Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for its York oncology team. This role involves providing patient care, supporting clinical staff, and ensuring efficient operation of the outpatient center. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, and possess a strong commitment to patient well-being. No evenings or weekends required, allowing for a sustainable work-life balance.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Health benefits

Training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Patient care experience preferred.
• BLS or CPR certification required.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in specific medical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and managing patient flow.
• Performing basic medical procedures under supervision.
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA.

Skills

Patient care

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits, learning opportunities, and a career ladder, we invite you to explore this opportunity!

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our York oncology team! Make a difference in the lives of cancer patients in our Medical Oncology outpatient center.

This position works Monday - Friday daylight hours between 8 am-4:30 pm- no evenings/weekends/holidays!

Responsibilities:

• Rooming patients
• Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
• Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required. Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families. May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Patient care experience is preferred.
  
  

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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