Medical Assistant, Senior-Cardiovascular

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UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Harrisburg. 

This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy!

Candidate must have either completed medical assistant training or have previous medical assistant experience to qualify for this role. 

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 8:30am-5:00pm.

No holidays or weekends!

Travel is required 25%25 of the time for coverage and training.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus 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, EKG's, 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, 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. 

Medical Assistant, Expert: 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program.
• OR Successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience.
• OR two years of direct patient care experience required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. 
• Performance evaluation at Solid/Strong/Good rating or higher.
  
  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)
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• Act 33
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• Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran