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The Hanover Urology office is looking for a new Medical Assistant to join their growing team and office. This position would support multiple providers and be patient facing, good customer service skills are a must. Apply today!

Schedule: Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Fridays are from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Schedule may be subject to change in the future due to growing practice.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus. Apply today!

The salary range for this position is $18.12 - $28.39 based on experience.

Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

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The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

+ Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.

+ 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.

+ Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

+ Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.

+ Complete forms/requisitions as needed.

+ Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.

+ Schedule appointments.

+ Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

+ 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.

+ Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

+ Check schedules and organizing patient flow.

+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

+ Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.

+ Assist physicians with procedures.

+ 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.

+ Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

+ Other front office responsibilities, as required.

+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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 of 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.

_Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education._

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 31

+ Act 33

+ Act 34

+ Act 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran