• Medical Assistant - Somerset Family Practice

    UPMC (Somerset, PA)


    UPMC Somerset Health Services is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team! This position supports the Somerset Family Practice office. The Medical Assistant works Monday through Friday rating daylight hours between 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (no holidays no weekends required). Candidates with prior Medical Assistant or vitals experience are strongly encouraged to apply! Whether you are a seasoned MA or in the early stages of your career, our career ladder allows you to grow and expand your knowledge!

    Responsibilities:

    + Check schedules and organize patient flow.

    + Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist as needed.

    + Collect patient information, take vitals, and perform screenings.

    + Relay instructions to patients and families.

    + Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.

    + Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments, and maintain cleanliness.

    + Manage inventory of supplies and restock exam/procedure rooms.

    + Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.

    + Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information.

    + Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education.

    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.

    To qualify for Medical Assistant, Senior candidate must also have one of the following:

    + Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program

    + Equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)

    + Successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)

    + At least 1 year of patient care experience required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran