What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at UPMC?
Join our team of Life Changers!
UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the offices in Lititz/Lancaster.
This is a very busy office that has 18 providers and see up to 25 patients per day. Must have healthcare knowledge to be considered for this position, those with OB/GYN experience will be given preference.
Our office is a one stop for our patients as we complete everything here in house for them.
This position is Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm plus working one evening shift per week
No holidays or weekends!
Travel is required to our office at 2125 Noll Dr., Lancaster, PA
Manager will discuss schedule and travel more during interview.
The salary range for this position is between $18.12-$28.39/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. Apply today!
This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Schedule appointments.
- 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.
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
- Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
- Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
- 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.
- Relay instructions to patients/families.
- May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.
- 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).
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Salary : $18 - $28
