What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Job Description
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Carlisle.
This is a very dedicated team that supports each other and delivers top-notch patient centric care.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm.
No holidays or weekends!
The salary for this position is between $18.12-$28.39 / hour.
Final candidate will be placed in appropriate job title and salary based on experience and education.
This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!
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- Guides workflow and / or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
- Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures.
- 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.
- Complete forms / requisitions as needed.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
- Other front office responsibilities, as required.
- Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
- 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.
- 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.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Salary : $18 - $28
