UPMC

Medical Assistant-Cardiovascular

UPMC, Mechanicsburg

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.

This position does require travel to another office.

Travel will be no more than 25% and manager will discuss further during interview

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

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!

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

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran