Medical Assistant - Pain Management Office

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant to support the providers at the Pain Management office in Harrisburg.

Ideal candidate will have direct patient care experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

No holidays or weekends!

The salary range for this position is between $18.49-$28.39/hour.

Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

$1500 sign-on bonus for all eligible full time new hires!

Responsibilities:

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  Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.

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  Assist management staff with supervisory activities.

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  Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures.

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  Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.

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  Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.

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  Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.

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  Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.

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  Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

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  Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.

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  Complete forms/requisitions as needed.

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  Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

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  Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.

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  Other front office responsibilities, as required.

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  Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.

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  Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.

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  Check schedules and organizing patient flow.

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  Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.

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  Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.

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  May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.

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  Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

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  Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

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  Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.

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  Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).

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  Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.

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Medical Assistant

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  High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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  Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

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Medical Assistant, Senior

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  High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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  Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)

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  OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)

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  OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required.

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  Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.

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  Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

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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:

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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  Act 34

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran