Medical Assistant- Pulmonary

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Mechanicsburg.

Individuals with prior healthcare experience will be given priority.

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

No holidays or weekends!

Travel will be required 25% of the time to other offices. Manager will discuss further during interview.

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$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!

This position qualifies for a $ sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Responsibilities:

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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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  Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.

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  Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

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  Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.

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  Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

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

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  Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.

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  Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.

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  Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.

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

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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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  Schedule appointments.

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

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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 prior 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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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

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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