Medical Assistant - UPMC Urology of Central PA

UPMC; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you will assist providers with in-office procedures and ensure patient satisfaction. You will travel weekly to various office locations, making reliability essential. The position includes a competitive salary range and a sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for opportunities for growth, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1500

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and clerical tasks is essential.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with various needs and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms and manage inventory of supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

HIPAA Compliance

Communication Skills

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Are you looking for a busy and fast paced environment? The UPMC Urology of Central PA is looking for a new Medical Assistant to join their supportive team. This office promotes cross training and growth. This Medical Assistant will assist providers with in-office procedures. Apply today!

This position will travel on a weekly basis to other office locations including Hershey, Harrisburg, and Lebanon for coverage purposes. Reliable transportation is a must.

Schedule: Monday – Friday anywhere from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., no weekends or holidays.

The salary range for this position is $18.12 - $27.76 based on experience.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign on bonus as well.

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:

1. 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.
2. Ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
3. Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
4. Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
5. Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
   • Schedule appointments.
   • Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
6. 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.
7. Check schedules and organize patient flow.
8. Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
9. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
   • Assist physicians with procedures.
10. Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
11. Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
12. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
13. Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
14. Other front office responsibilities, as required.
15. Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.