Medical Assistant-Cardiovascular
About The Position
Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, various levels to support the office in Mechanicsburg. This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy! Preference will be given to individuals that have completed Medical Assistant training or have previous Medical Assistant experience. 25%25 of travel is required to assist at other office. Manager will discuss further during interview. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. No holidays or weekends! The salary for this position is between $18.12-$27.76/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!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
- 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 prior 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.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- 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 34
Nice To Haves
- completion of Medical Assistant training or previous Medical Assistant experience
Responsibilities
- Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
- Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
- Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
- 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.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
- Other front office responsibilities, as required.
- Clean and prepare exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
- 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.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
- Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
- 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.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
