Medical Assistant-Cardiovascular Position Available In Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Medical Assistant-Cardiovascular Job ID:

6990492578

Status:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Shift:

Day Job

Facility:

Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute

Department:

CVTS West

Location:

2005 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA

Union Position:

No

Salary Range:

$ 18.12-27.11 USD Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Mechanicsburg. This position does require travel to another office. Travel will be no more than 25% and manager will discuss further during interview Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm No holidays or weekends! The salary for this position is between $18.12-$27.76/hour. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. 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, EKG’s, 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:

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 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 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