Medical Assistant Part Time - Seeking various experience levels! - Ortho

UPMC Ortho Specialists of Central PA are looking for a Part-time Medical Assistant!

20 hours per week.

Potential travel to offices in Lititz or Annville.

The

salary range for this position is $17.38-$26.69 based on

experience.

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Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500

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The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

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. Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. Other front office

responsibilities, as required.

Medical Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have basic computer

skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room

responsibilities.

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 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 34

Upmc Is An

Equal Opportunity Annual