Medical Assistant
at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Mechanicsburg, PA
Posted: 12-7-2024
Healthcare
$46,529/year
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About this Career
Medical Assistants
Skills
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Patient Flow, Medical Records, Electrocardiography, Vital Signs, Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), NHA Certified, Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification, Front Office, Inventory Management, Accountability, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Medical Terminology, Medical Assistance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Patient Assistance, Phlebotomy, National Affordable Housing Professional, Specimen Collection, Computer Literacy
Job Description
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. Relay instructions to patients/families. Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e.OSHA, CLIA, PA
Department of Health). Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Document patient information into the medical record. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. 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.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 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 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/VeteranOther Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$36,150/yr
$56,909/yr