Medical Assistant - Children's Specialty Services

Job Description /n /n Join our team of Life Changers! /n UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Children's Specialty Services team/office in Lemoyne. *Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. /n Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm - No weekends or holidays! /n Travel: Up to 25% travel will be required to travel to our Chambersburg location once a week. *HM will discuss schedule expectations and requirements during the interview process. /n This position offers a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! /n Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, friendly team, and making a difference in children's lives are just a few of our perks. /n Apply today! /n /n Responsibilities: /n /n - Check schedules and organizing patient flow. /n - Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. /n - Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. /n - Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. /n - Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. /n - Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. /n - Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. /n - Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). /n - Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. /n - Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. /n - Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. /n - Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. /n - Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. /n - Complete forms/requisitions as needed. /n - Schedule appointments. /n - Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. /n - Other front office responsibilities, as required. /n - Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. /n /n /n /n Medical Assistant: /n /n - High school diploma or equivalent is required. /n - Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. /n - Previous medical experience preferred. /n /n Medical Assistant Senior: /n /n - High school diploma or equivalent is required. /n - Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)/n /n - OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA) /n - OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required. /n /n - Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks. /n - Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. /n - Previous medical experience preferred. /n /n /n Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: /n /n - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. /n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting /n - Act 33 /n - Act 34 /n - Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran /n /n