Medical Assistant - Gastro Associates, UPMC

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the growing Gastro Associates team/office in Mechanicsburg . •Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Shift/Hours:

Monday-Friday, daylight shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays! Some travel may be required to assist Camp Hill office to assist staffing needs. •Manager will discuss details further during interview This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! Free parking, opportunities for growth, 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.