Medical Assistant - BMA Huntingdon

UPMC’s BMA Huntingdon office is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join a supportive, patient-centered clinical team. This role assists with both clinical and front office responsibilities to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting. If you are looking for a part-time opportunity to build or continue your healthcare career within UPMC, we encourage you to apply.

This part-time position will work 8 to 8.5 hour shifts, Tuesday through Thursday. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.

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  ollect 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 exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• 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).
• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• 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.

• Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments.

   

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  erify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

   

• 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.

   

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• 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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran