Medical Assistant, Senior
Job DescriptionUPMC Spring Grove Family Care is seeking a Medical Assistant Senior to join their office!nMonday-Friday and flexible scheduling! n
Responsibilities:
nnWork directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient AssessmentsnMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
nObtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
nPerform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Document patient information into the medical record.
nGuide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
nGuides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
nServe as the department super user for Epic Care.
nAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
nAssist 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.
nCheck 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.
nSend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
nComply 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.
nPrepare 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.
nUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
nGuides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
nAssist 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.
nServe as the department super user for Epic Care.
nWork directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
nGuide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
nMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
nSend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
nObtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
nPrepare 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.
nCheck 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.
nAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
nUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
nPerform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Document patient information into the medical record.
nComply 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.
nnHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.
nSuccessful 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 of patient care experience required.
nMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.
nMust 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 hireCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Assessments Cpr Clinical Works Coaching And Mentoring Confidentiality Front Office Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
nnWork directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient AssessmentsnMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
nObtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
nPerform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Document patient information into the medical record.
nGuide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
nGuides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
nServe as the department super user for Epic Care.
nAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
nAssist 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.
nCheck 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.
nSend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
nComply 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.
nPrepare 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.
nUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
nGuides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.
nAssist 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.
nServe as the department super user for Epic Care.
nWork directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
nGuide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
nMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
nSend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
nObtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
nPrepare 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.
nCheck 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.
nAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
nUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
nPerform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Document patient information into the medical record.
nComply 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.
nnHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.
nSuccessful 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 of patient care experience required.
nMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.
nMust 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 hireCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Assessments Cpr Clinical Works Coaching And Mentoring Confidentiality Front Office Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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