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Join our team of Life Changers!

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

This is a growing Women's Specialty office that serves the communities' needs, includes Magee Womens Bladder and Magee Womens Pelvic and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.

Must have either completed Medical Assistant training or previously been a Medical Assistant to be considered 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 8:00am-4:30pm

No holidays or weekends!

Travel will be required 50-75% of the time.

Home office will be located in Elizabethtown; there is mileage reimbursement.

Traveling to office in Lancaster, Lititz.

Manager will discuss further during interview

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

Responsibilities:

+ Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.

+ Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures.

+ Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.

+ Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.

+ Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.

+ 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.

+ Complete forms/requisitions as needed.

+ Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

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

+ Other front office responsibilities, as required.

+ Clean and prepare 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.

+ May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.

+ 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.

+ 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.

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.

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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran