Medical Assistant - Arlington Orthopedics

Do you have healthcare experience providing exceptional patient care, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that provides opportunities to grow and learn? UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant to support the Arlington Orthopedic office in Harrisburg. Those with healthcare experience will be given priority over those without experience.

Schedule

• Monday through
• Friday (shifts between 7:30am and 5:00pm) No holidays or weekends! Travel to support other office locations is required as needed. The salary for this position is between $18.12-$28.39/hour. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. $1500.00 Sign-On Bonus with 1-year commitment for all eligible new hires

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, EKG's, 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.

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) OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT or NHA) OR at least 1-year prior 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.