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Medical Assistant OpportunityUPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their Urogynecology and Gynecology/Oncology team in Erie, PA! The Urogynecology and Gynecology/Oncology departments are specialized areas within UPMC Magee-Womens. These departments focus on providing comprehensive, personalized care that addresses pelvic health, as well as treating cancers of the female reproductive organs.This position does require blood draws, injections, chaperoning, rooming, handling specimens, pre-charting, chart prepping, answering phone calls, as well as surgery scheduling. Lab training is available upon hire. The main responsibility of this role will be to assist the Urogynecology and Gynecology/Oncology specialty departments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for women's health, focused on patient safety, and overall patient experience.Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours with an occasional evening shift up to 7:00pm, as needed. No weekends or holidays required! Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.Responsibilities include:Guiding workflow and/or assigning tasks to other clinical staff.Assisting management staff with supervisory activities. Participating with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentoring, orienting and providing ongoing training to current and new staff members.Serving as the department super user for Epic Care.Working directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.Guiding routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.Sending/receiving patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms/requisitions as needed. Scheduling appointments. Verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.Preparing and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required. Preparing patient rooms, setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Cleaning according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Managing inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.Checking schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room. Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collecting patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relaying 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, administering injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.Performing phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Performing clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assisting physicians with procedures. Documenting patient information into the medical record.Complying with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintaining strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Complying with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.Medical Assistant: ($18.59 - $27.96/hour)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: ($18.79 - $28.03/hour)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 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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erie, PA, 16501, US
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