Medical Assistant or LPN - ARHS Bedford Dermatology

Altoona Regional Health System; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant or LPN for their Bedford Dermatology office. The role involves assisting patients, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with health regulations, with opportunities for career advancement and a sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Available

Health Insurance Coverage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required for Medical Assistants.
• Completion of a Practical Nursing Program for LPNs.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, and collecting specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and document patient information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Practical Nursing Program

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Medical Assistant or LPN - ARHS Bedford Dermatology

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UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant or LPN to join their team! This position will work Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education. This position is also open to LPN applicants. LPN’s will be hired into the appropriate LPN title.

Those hired into an LPN title may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

LPN Sign-On Bonus Details

• $7,500 available for LPNs with a minimum of one year of experience
• $5,000 available for LPNs with less than one year of experience (includes GPNs)
  
  

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
  
  

For Medical Assistants

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous MA experience is preferred
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
  
  

For LPN’s

• Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing. In order to perform any IV therapy, must have successfully completed the IV therapy curriculum. If graduated in 2012 to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs. If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program. LPNs without this training will not be permitted to perform IV therapy.
• LPN must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
  
  

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)
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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