Medical Assistant - Bladder and Pelvic Health at UPMC

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Flow, Patient Assistance, Collecting Specimens, Taking Vitals, HIPAA Compliance, Infection Control, Inventory Management, OSHA Compliance, CLIA Compliance, Phlebotomy, EKGs, Level One Labs, Patient Education, Scheduling Appointments, Chart Management, Administering Injectable Medication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Bladder & Pelvic Health team/office in Mechanicsburg. *Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, No Weekends or Holidays! Travel will be required 50%25 between offices in Harrisburg, Hershey, and York. This position offers a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! This is a growing specialty office - Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! Responsibilities: Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 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. Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required. Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. Medical Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. Previous medical Assistant or medical background highly preferred. 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 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. Previous medical Assistant or medical background highly preferred. 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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, assisting patients with mobility and preparation for exams, collecting history and vitals, and performing basic clinical tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs. The role also involves maintaining room cleanliness, managing supplies, handling records according to HIPAA, and administering medications under supervision.