Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Chambersburg.
This position requires travel 25% of the time to other practices. Manager will discuss further during interview.
Priority will be given to individuals with prior healthcare experience.
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!
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.
This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on with 1-year work commitment.
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:
+ 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.
+ 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**