Medical Assistant - Hem/Onc Lititz

Looking for a team-oriented environment? The Hematology/Oncology office is looking for an eager to learn, team player to join their team!

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:15 pm; Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

This position will work a minimum of 28 hours per week, but also could flex up to 40 hours per week to cover staff vacations, sick time, census increases/decreases, etc. The best part, you still get the perks/benefits of a full-time UPMC employee!

UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. Here’s how we support our employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders, including an updated Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.

Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

The Lititz Infusion and Oncology Care of UPMC located in gorgeous Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is looking to add a Medical Assistant to their team. The Infusion Center is a 10-chair location that thrives on its teamwork and is one of the most essential aspects of this position. We value a shared governance model of Relationship Based Care in relating with our team and our patients. Our Medical Assistants are valuable and an integral resource to facilitate patient care through our UPMC system. The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:
 

• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
• 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. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. 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.