Medical Assistant, Senior

UPMC; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends/holidays

Day shift schedule

Travel to other locations

Collaborative environment

Job summary

UPMC Cardiovascular Institute in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support clinical operations. The role features a stable Monday through Friday day schedule, no weekends or holidays, and on-site work with potential travel to other office locations up to 25% for coverage.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program credential or higher, one year of patient care experience, and proficiency with medical terminology, clerical tasks, and Epic Care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program.
• Certificate examinations (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA) or related licensure.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Guide workflow and assign tasks to clinical staff.
• Assist management with supervisory activities; help set and implement departmental goals.
• Serve as department super user for Epic Care.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and non-clinical functions.
• Lead routine staff meetings to communicate changes for service quality and patient safety.
• Execute practice category tasks with proficiency and accuracy.
• Send/receive patient records in compliance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Prepare charts, schedule appointments, verify coverage and demographics.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, examinations, and sample collection.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab work; document in medical records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program or equivalent (hospital program)

Certification exam (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)

1 year of patient care experience

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

UPMC Cardiovascular Institute in Chambersburg, PA

Join a team that values collaboration, patient-centered care, and a positive work environment. We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant, Senior to support our practice and help deliver exceptional care to our patients. This is a great opportunity for a medical assistant looking for a stable Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• No weekends
• No holidays

Why Join Our Team?

• Consistent day shift schedule
• No weekends or holidays
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care
• Potential to assist and gain experience across multiple office locations

Additional Information

• Position is fully on-site
• Potential for up to 25% travel to provide coverage at other office locations
• Scrub colors: Eggplant (purple) or Pewter (dark gray)

If you are an experienced Medical Assistant looking to advance your career in a supportive healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Medical Assistant, Senior

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)
• OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)
• OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

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