Medical Assistant, Senior-OB/GYN at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Records, Infection Control, Phlebotomy, EKG, Patient Education, Insurance Verification, Chart Management, Clinical Staff Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, Basic Computer Skills, Medical Terminology, Injectable Medications, Vaccines Administration, Vital Signs, Specimen Collection

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior of experience to support the office in Harrisburg. This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy! Hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday 7:30am-2:30pm No holidays or weekends! Travel is required 25%25 of the time. Manager will discuss further during interview Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! Responsibilities: Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff. Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. 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 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. May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed. 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. Assist physicians with procedures. Comply with requirements of appr opriate 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. 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. 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

The Medical Assistant, Senior will guide workflow and assign tasks to clinical staff while participating in departmental goal creation and implementation. Responsibilities also include patient care tasks such as collecting medical histories, taking vitals, and assisting with procedures under physician supervision.