Medical Assistant, Senior-Pediatric/Primary Care Office

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

This is a high-level Medical Assistant position within a Pediatric/Primary Care office that tends to be very busy. 

Preference will be given to individuals that have completed Medical Assistant training or have experience as a Medical Assistant. 

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday between 7:30am-5:30pm

No holidays or weekends!

Manager will discuss further during the interview. 

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Responsibilities:
 

• Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
• 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.
• Other front office responsibilities, as required.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. 
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• 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. 
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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). 
• Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.

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. 

Preference: 

• Medical Assistant training completion
• Previous Medical Assistant experience
  
  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