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UPMC General Surgery - Hanover, PA
UPMC General Surgery in Hanover is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our growing and collaborative practice. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with prior direct patient care experience who is interested in working in a dynamic surgical office.
Position Details- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Hanover, PA
- Department: General Surgery
The Medical Assistant will support providers by delivering highquality patient care throughout the surgical experience. Responsibilities include rooming patients for postoperative visits and consultations, preparing patients for procedures, and supporting office workflow. There is potential to assist with inoffice procedures, making this an excellent role for someone looking to grow their clinical skills.
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.
Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.
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 with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran