Medical Assistant, Senior- Erie, PA

%3Cp%3E%3Cmeta content=%22text/html; charset=us-ascii%22 http-equiv=%22Content-Type%22%3E%3Cstyle%3E%0Aa {%0A text-decoration: none;%0A color: #464feb;%0A}%0Atr th, tr td {%0A border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;%0A}%0Atr th {%0A background-color: #f5f5f5;%0A}%0A%3C/style%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family:%27Segoe UI%27;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:20px;%22%3EUPMC is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant Senior to support our OB/GYN practice located at 5050 West Ridge Road in Erie, PA. This full-time position assists General OB/GYN providers in delivering exceptional patient care through responsibilities including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, serving as a chaperone during examinations and procedures, handling and processing specimens, performing phlebotomy, administering injections, and supporting clinical workflow. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating shifts between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, including 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. This role requires flexibility to occasionally float to other locations, with approximately 20% travel. The ideal candidate is a patient-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong clinical skills, and is committed to providing compassionate care to women across all stages of life.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EGuides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist management staff with supervisory activities. Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServe as the department super user for Epic Care.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWork directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGuide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMust be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESend/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EObtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECheck 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAnswering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUnder the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform phlebotomy, EKG%27s, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EComply 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.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Erie
Work Locations: Hamot Medical Center, 201 State St, 16550
Business Unit: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Day Job, Monday-Friday
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Union: No
Salary Range: 18.79, 28.03