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Medical Assistant - UPMC Outpatient Center in Hershey!

  • Job ID: 2300008C
  • Status:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours:
  • Shift:
  • Facility: Pinnacle Health Medical Services - Specialty
  • Department:
  • Location: 121 Towne Square Drive, Hershey PA 17033
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $17.01 to $25.54 / hour

Description

UPMC is expanding its world-class care in Hershey! We are looking to hire Medical Assistants to join our team in Hershey in a variety of specialty and primary care settings!

The new Outpatient Center is now open, but with 31 exam rooms, six procedure rooms and a dedicated orthopaedic X-ray machine, the new facility is designed with the patient’s convenience, privacy and comfort in mind for an exceptional patient experience we will be adding the following services to our center in Winter 2023: 

  • UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute
  • UPMC General Surgery
  • UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
  • UPMC Magee-Womens
  • UPMC Neurological Institute
  • UPMC Orthopaedic Care
  • UPMC Primary Care
  • UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

If you are interested in joining our expanding team at newest Hershey location - apply today!

Qualified candidates are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a 1 year commitment!

 

Medical Assistants will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as lead person for team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
  • Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
  • Document patient information into the medical record.
  • Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.
  • Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
  • Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
  • Document patient information into the medical record.
  • Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
  • 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.
  • Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal 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.
  • Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
  • Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
  • Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
  • Assist physicians with procedures.

Qualifications

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

MA I: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program, or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience is preferred.
  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

MA II:

  • 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 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant required.
  • 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

Clearances must be dated within 90 days

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

  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

 

 

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