• Medical Assistant, Senior

    UPMC (Carlisle, PA)


    Join our team of Life Changers!

     

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

     

    This practice offers Natural Family Planning and is a faith-based practice.

     

    Individuals with prior OB/GYN experience or phlebotomy experience will be given priority.

     

    Travel will be required 50% between offices in Camp Hill and Carlisle.

     

    Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

     

    Could have an earlier start of 7:30am depending on provider's appointments.

     

    No holidays or weekends!

     

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

     

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

    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 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.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