What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant-Breast Care Center 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 office in Harrisburg.
This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy! We have great working relationships amongst the team and with our providers.
Ideal candidate must possess flexibility to thrive in a department that is undergoing changes and have a dedication to serving the sensitive population under our care.
Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm.
No holidays or weekends!
Travel will be required 75% of the time to offices in Lancaster, Hershey and Annville.
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:
- 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.