Medical Assistant, Senior - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery 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, Specimen Collection, Vitals Collection, Patient History, HIPAA Compliance, Infection Control, Inventory Management, OSHA Compliance, CLIA Compliance, Phlebotomy, EKGs, Lab Procedures, Patient Education, Chart Management, Injectable Medication Administration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior to support the Minimally invasive Gynecologic Surgery team/office in Mechanicsburg. Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, No Weekends or Holidays! Travel will be required 50%25 between offices in Harrisburg, Hershey, York, and Elizabethtown. 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, 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 of 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 Patient Care experience is 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 Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, assisting patients with mobility and preparation for exams, collecting histories, taking vitals, and performing screenings according to provider guidelines. The role also involves preparing rooms, managing supplies, performing basic lab procedures like phlebotomy and EKGs, and administering injectable medications under physician supervision.