Medical Assistant - Full-time

pspanAspanre you passionate about patient care? Do you thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we’re dedicated to making a difference. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. Build meaningful relationships with patients and create a safe, comforting environment./span/span/p ul lispanspanstrongPosition:/strong Medical Assistant with the Hillman Cancer Center medical oncology office at Passavant McCandless Hospital/span/span/li lispanspanstrongSchedule: /strongMonday through Friday, daylight hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm/span/span/li lispanspanstrongNo evenings, weekends, or holidays are required!/strong/span/span/li /ul pspanspanThis role supports physicians by assisting with patient care and administrative tasks, including taking vital signs, registering patients, scheduling tests and treatments, stocking supplies, and cleaning exam rooms./span/span/p pspanspanemstrongWhy Choose UPMC?/strong/em/span/span/p ul lispanspanWe prioritize patient well-being and employee satisfaction./span/span/li lispanspanDiscover the array of benefits awaiting you as a UPMC team member on our a href="https://mycareer.upmc.com/10benefits/"blog/a including tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for you and your dependents./span/span/li lispanspanProgress through our emdedicated Medical Assistant career ladder,/em designed to cater to various levels of education and experience./span/span/li /ul pspanspanJoin our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!/span/span/p pspanspanbResponsibilities:/b/span/span/p ul lispanspanCheck schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families./span/span/li lispanspanSend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations./span/span/li lispanspanPrepare 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 the scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms./span/span/li lispanspanComply with the 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./span/span/li lispanspanPerform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information in the medical record./span/span/li lispanspanAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed./span/span/li lispanspanObtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required./span/span/li lispanspanUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate./span/span/li /ulbr ul lispanspanHigh school diploma or equivalent is required./span/span/li lispanspanMust have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.b/b/span/span/li lispanspanPatient care experience is highly preferred./span/span/li lispanspanExperience taking vitals is preferred.b/b/span/span/li /ul pspanspanemApplicants will be placed in the appropriate job title salary based on their experience and education./em/span/span/p pspanspanbLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:/b/span/spanbrbr/p ul lispanspanCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire./span/span/li lispanspanBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/span/span/li liAct 34/li /ul pbrbUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran/b/p