Medical Assistant Seinor - Kline Health Center

Kline Health Center Medical Assistant Senior

The resident run Kline Health Center is looking for a new Medical Assistant Senior to join their team. This Medical Assistant Senior would support the underserved in the community.

This position is required to rotate through the specialty clinics (general surgery, podiatry, orthopedics etc.) specialty clinics are at the same work location in Harrisburg.

Schedule : Monday Friday from 7 : 45 a.m. 4 : 15 p.m., no weekends or holidays

The salary range for this position is $18.12 - $27.76 based on experience.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign on bonus as well.

Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• Obtain lab / x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms / requisitions as needed.
• Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• Schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• 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.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam / procedure rooms.
• Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• 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.
• Other front office responsibilities, as required.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies / behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Medical Assistant :

Medical Assistant, Senior :

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 :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran