UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is looking for a Medical Assistant, Senior to join the team!

Candidate must have previous healthcare experience or be a new Medical Assistant graduate.

Main Location 233 College Ave, Lancaster, PA

Occasional Travel to 1575 Highlands Drive, Suite 200, Lititz, PA

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

No holiday, no weekend!

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.

• Complete forms/requisitions as needed.

• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.

• Schedule appointments.

• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

• 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.

• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow.

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.

• Assist physicians with procedures.

• 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.

• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

• Other front office responsibilities, as required.

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran