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 :

Preference :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran