Medical Assistant-Casual

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UPMC is hiring a Casual, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Harrisburg.

This position supports various offices and provides coverage on an as needed basis. Hours will vary daily/weekly

Preference will be given to individuals with prior Medical Assistant experience.

Hours for this position will vary Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am-5:00pm.

No holidays or weekends!

Travel is required 50% of the time to support other office with coverage needs.

Manager will discuss further during interview.

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.

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.
? Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
? Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
? Act 33
? Act 34
? Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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