Medical Assistant (Casual) - Arlington Orthopedics

Do you have healthcare experience providing exceptional patient care, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that provides opportunities to grow and learn?

UPMC is hiring a Casual, Medical Assistant to support the Arlington Orthopedic office in Harrisburg.

Those with healthcare experience will be given priority over those without experience.

Schedule :

This is a casual position with at least one 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday.

Opportunity for additional hours supporting other local Orthopedic offices

No holidays or weekends!

Position will require travel to other local offices to provide coverage

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$28.39 / hour.

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

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 :

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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

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

Clearances must be dated within 90 days

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

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