Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - UPMC Cardiovascular InstituteUPMC Cardiovascular Institute is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our growing cardiovascular team in Mechanicsburg, PA! If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a specialty practice while working alongside experienced providers, this role offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth, and an excellent work-life balance.LocationUPMC Heart and Vascular Institute 2005 Technology Parkway Mechanicsburg, PA 17050ScheduleFull-time, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No weekends or holidaysTravelTravel is required on a rotating basis with other Medical Assistants. Support is provided at four satellite locations: Hershey, Hanover, York, Fulton County Medical Center. Travel occurs approximately six times per month.Why Join UPMC?No evenings, weekends, or holidays Opportunity to learn a highly specialized cardiovascular practice Gain experience working with surgeons, Physician Assistants, and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners Diverse responsibilities that build both clinical and administrative skillsets Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growthTypical day includes: Rooming for a surgeon or PA-C or CRNP. This includes cleaning rooms in between patients and at end of day. When not rooming, MAs are responsible for requesting images and merging into PACS, handling faxes for reports, handling after hour messages, sterile instruments, calling patients to schedule out of the New Patient Referral and Smoking Cessation work queue, working on in-basket messages, retrieving NAVI Discs, restocking rooms, emptying sharps/biohazard, assisting front desk with answering phones.Join UPMC Cardiovascular Institute and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills.Responsibilities: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.Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.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.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.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.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. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. 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.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.Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.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.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 responsibilitiesMedical Assistant, SeniorHigh 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.Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran