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• The salary range for this position is $17.38-$26.69 based on experience.UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. Here’s how we support our employees:* Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500 * Generous Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.* Dedicated career ladders, including an updated Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience. * Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents.Apply today to find out where your career can take you!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. 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, EKG's, 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. regulations.

• 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.

• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required. 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

• Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.

• Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.

• Serve as the department super user for Epic Care.

• Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.

• Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.

• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.

• 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. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required. 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 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. May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.

• 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.

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)

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

o OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required.

o 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.

All clearances must be dated within 90 days of hire

· Basic Life Support (BLS)

· Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

· Medical Assistant

· Act 33 with renewal

· Act 34 with renewal

· Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran