Medical Assistant, Senior

Medical Assistant SeniorUPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Carlisle.This practice offers Natural Family Planning and is a faith-based practice. Individuals with prior OB/GYN experience or phlebotomy experience will be given priority.Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, no weekends or holidays! Could have an earlier start of 7:00am - 7:30am depending on provider's appointments.Travel will be required 50% between offices in Camp Hill and Carlisle.This position offers a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!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, EKGs, 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.Qualifications: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 of 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 ReportingAct 33Act 34Act 73 FBI ClearanceUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran