Medical Assistant- NeuroSciences

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support an active provider in patient care. This role involves traveling to multiple locations, assisting with patient procedures, and handling various clinical tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on patient satisfaction and compliance with healthcare regulations. Join a dynamic team and take the next step in your healthcare career!

Qualifications

• Experience with patient care and support tasks.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and regulatory compliance.
• Reliable transportation for travel to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care tasks including vitals and patient history.
• Prepare exam rooms and clean instruments to maintain infection control.
• Manage appointments and patient flow efficiently.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

HIPAA Compliance

Infection Control

Job description

The NeuroSciences Institute is looking for a strong Medical Assistant to support their busy provider. The provider does in office procedures and travels to different office locations; this Medical Assistant would support the provider with these day-to-day tasks.

This position will travel to Annville once a month, Hershey twice a month, and Mechanicsburg once a month. Reliable transportation is a must.

Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., no weekends or holidays.

The salary range for this position is $18.12 - $27.76 based on experience.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign on bonus as well.

Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• 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.
  • Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
  • Assist physicians with procedures.
• 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.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
• Other front office responsibilities, as required.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.