Medical Assistant, Senior - Union Deposit

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 25,471 - 38,242; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant in Harrisburg, PA to assist with various patient care tasks. The job involves taking patient histories, vital signs, and managing documentation, as well as ensuring patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience in direct patient care. UPMC invests in employees' professional growth with dedicated career ladders. The salary range is $18.49-$27.76 based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care.
• Collect patient information/history and taking vitals.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed.

Skills

Patient care experience

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program completion

Certification examination (AMT, AAMA, etc.)

Job description

UPMC Union Deposit Family Care is seeking a Medical Assistant!

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday rotation of 4 hours.

Ideal candidate will have prior direct patient care experience!

If you want to join a team that will encourage professional growth, apply today!

The salary range for this position is $18.49-$27.76 based on experience.

UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career.

UPMC has 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