Medical Assistant, Senior

UPMC; Spring Grove (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Assistant, Senior. Located at UPMC Spring Grove Family Care, you will support patient care by assisting physicians and managing various tasks while enjoying professional growth and a generous sign-on bonus. This full-time position offers a robust support system for your career development.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500

Career ladder opportunities

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of patient care experience required.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in specific tasks.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with exams and procedures.
• Collect patient information and perform screenings.
• Manage inventory of supplies and ensure room readiness.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program

Job description

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UPMC Spring Grove Family Care is looking for a Medical Assistant!

Ideal candidate will have prior patient care experience and current Medical Assistant preferred.

Office Hours- M 8am-8pm, Tu 7am-7:30pm, W 7:20am-5pm, Th 7:30am-5pm, and F 7am-2pm.

Full Time - 40 hours during open office hours.

UPMC is committed to investing in you - financially, personally, and professionally - starting on day one of your career. Here’s how we support our employees:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500
• Dedicated career ladders, including a Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience.
  
  

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• 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.
  
  

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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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