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Medical Assistant, Senior Job ID:

6734658973

Status:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Shift:

Day Job

Facility:

Pinnacle Health Medical Services - Specialty

Department:

Post Acute-Sr Care Svc

Location:

111 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Union Position:

No

Salary Range:

$ 18.49-27.76 USD Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Hanover. This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy! Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm No holidays or weekends! Potential for travel to homebound clients on an as needed basis. Manager will discuss further during interview. 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. Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments. Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety. 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. Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. 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. 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. Document patient information into the medical record. 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.

Qualifications:

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.

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 34 UPMC is an