Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support Hanover Region.

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant that is a go getter and has previous experience working in a nursing home, group home, senior living community or similar experience.

This position is for someone that is passionate about the work they do and is able work independently and grow awareness within the community about services provided through this program.

Candidate will be traveling to patients' homes completing labs, assisting with wound care, coordinating transportation, connecting patients to community resources and completing medical office duties.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, no holidays or weekends

All equipment needed to be successful in this field is provided as well as mileage reimbursement!

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Expand community awareness of services provided by UPMC through this position

• Assist patients in their homes by collecting lab samples, assessing and treating wounds, coordinating transportation and connecting them to community resources

• Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures.

• Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.

• 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.

• 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.

• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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