Medical Assistant, Senior - Family Practice

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Spring Grove Family Care is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will assist physicians with patient care tasks and ensure patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in patient care and be certified as a Medical Assistant. Enjoy a generous sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500

Dedicated career ladders including a Medical Assistant ladder

Qualifications

• Prior patient care experience preferred.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, including clerical and environmental tasks.
• Collect and relay patient information and vital signs.
• Manage patient flow and perform clinical procedures as directed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Infection Control

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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

Ideal candidate will have prior patient care experience and current Medical Assistant certification 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 to ensure patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam/procedure room and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for exams.
• Collect patient information, vital signs, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relay instructions to patients and families.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• Manage and prepare charts, schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, and update patient demographics.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments, and maintain infection control standards.
• Manage inventory and restock supplies in exam/procedure rooms.
• Organize patient flow and check schedules.
• Answer calls, provide information, and patient education as directed.
• Perform clinic procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and assist with physician procedures.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and state health regulations; maintain confidentiality.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
• Perform other front office and clinical duties as required.

Performs duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.