What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Senior-Pediatric/Primary Care Office position at UPMC?
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UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior of experience to support the office in Harrisburg.
This is a high-level Medical Assistant position within a Pediatric/Primary Care office that tends to be very busy.
Preference will be given to individuals that have completed Medical Assistant training or have experience as a Medical Assistant.
Hours for this position are Monday-Friday between 7:30am-5:30pm
No holidays or weekends!
Manager will discuss further during the interview.
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:
- Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
- Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.
- 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.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Other front office responsibilities, as required.
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
- Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- 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.
- 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).
- Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000