Medical Assistant-Cardiovascular

Medical Assistant

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant, various levels to support the office in Mechanicsburg.

This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy!

Preference will be given to individuals that have completed Medical Assistant training or have previous Medical Assistant experience.

25% of travel is required to assist at other office. Manager will discuss further during interview.

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm.

No holidays or weekends!

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$27.76 / hour.

Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

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

Responsibilities :

• Guides workflow and / or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
• Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 :

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Preference : completion of Medical Assistant training or previous Medical Assistant experience

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)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran