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UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is looking for a Medical Assistant. Expert 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!

Responsibilities

· Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.

o Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.

o Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.

o 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.

o Schedule appointments.

o Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

· Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.

o Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.

o 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.

o Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.

o 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.

· 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)

o OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)

o 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.

Medical Assistant, Expert

· High school diploma or equivalent is required.

· Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program,

o OR Successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience,

o OR Two years of direct patient care experience required.

· Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

· Performance evaluation at Solid/Strong/Good rating or higher.

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