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Medical Assistant Position

The UPMC Central Weight Management Center at Carlisle is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join their team. Schedule : Monday - Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. No weekends or holidays. This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus. The salary range for this position is $18.12 - $27.76 based on experience.

The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include :

• Accompanying patients to exam / procedure room.
• Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
• Collecting patient information / history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relaying instructions to patients / families.
• Obtaining lab / x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Completing forms / requisitions as needed.
• Preparing and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• Scheduling appointments.
• Verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Preparing patient rooms, setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Cleaning exam / procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Managing inventory of supplies; restocking exam / procedure rooms.
• Checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Performing clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Assisting physicians with procedures.
• Complying with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• Maintaining strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Complying with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administering injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
• Performing in accordance with system-wide competencies / behaviors.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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 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.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances : Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) OR Act 34. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.