Medical Assistant / Patient Service Coordinator - Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: UPMC CancerCenter
Salary: $16.74 - $18.80 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Are you a seasoned medical professional with a passion for patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Look no further! Our rapidly growing practice is seeking an exceptional Medical Assistant / Patient Service Coordinator to join our Erie medical oncology team.
About Us:
At the Hillman Cancer Center, we're committed to providing top-notch oncology services to our community. As a Patient Service Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless patient experiences both at the front desk and in clinical settings. Our collaborative team values excellence, compassion, and innovation.
What You'll Do:
Why Choose UPMC?
Join 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!
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
UPMC has a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinators. Explore this opportunity to see how you can use your skills to make a difference!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.
Medical Assistant:
Salaries range from $16.74 - $18.80 - $25.57 hourly
Medical Assistant, Senior:
Salaries range from $16.84 - $19.57 - $25.72 hourly
Medical Assistant, Expert:
Salaries range from $16.94 - $20.32 - $25.87 hourly
Patient Service Coordinator:
Salaries range from $16.94 - $20.32 - $25.87 hourly
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
About Us:
At the Hillman Cancer Center, we're committed to providing top-notch oncology services to our community. As a Patient Service Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless patient experiences both at the front desk and in clinical settings. Our collaborative team values excellence, compassion, and innovation.
What You'll Do:
- Patient Care: You'll be the friendly face that greets patients, assist physicians with rooming and taking vital signs, registering patients, and scheduling tests. Your empathy and attention to detail will make a difference in their healthcare journey.
- Front Office: From managing phone calls to handling administrative tasks, you'll keep our office running smoothly. Your organizational skills will shine!
- Team Player: Collaborate with our talented medical professionals, nurses, and administrative staff. Your teamwork will contribute to our success.
- Growth Enthusiast: As our practice expands, you'll be at the forefront of exciting developments. Your adaptability and enthusiasm will be rewarded.
Why Choose UPMC?
- We prioritize patient well-being and employee satisfaction.
- Discover the array of benefits awaiting you as a UPMC team member on our blog including tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for you and your dependents.
- Progress through our dedicated Medical Assistant career ladder, designed to cater to various levels of education and experience.
Join 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!
Responsibilities:
- Completes vital signs, specimen testing and EKGs as needed.
- Organizes daily schedule of patients, greet patients and assigns rooms.
- Orders supplies for unit as necessary.
- Maintains competency requirements.
- Coordinates the ordering of blood products in collaboration with RNs, Blood Bank and Laboratory.
- Greets each person entering the clinic, identifies self and role. Explains processes and procedures to new patients and assists with paperwork.
- Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
- Maintain high visibility. Stationed in a prominent area in the clinic that is readily identifiable and accessible to customer.
- Anticipates and responds to meet customer needs.
- Respond appropriately to crisis situation as a team member.
- Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
- Assists in the registration of patients to include verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.
- Immediately report any situation that may impact safety of patients, visitors and staff.
- Provides front desk coverage as assigned.
- Continuously monitors the environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic.
- Account for all customers in the clinic.
- Provides coordination and supervision in the lobby/waiting room.
- Serve as liaison between customers and clinic staff.
- Collects 100% of copays daily and correctly balances at the end of each day.
- Coordinates scheduling to include testing.
- Coordinates and manages the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and bone marrow technicians.
Qualifications:
UPMC has a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Coordinators. Explore this opportunity to see how you can use your skills to make a difference!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.
Medical Assistant:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Patient care experience preferred.
Salaries range from $16.74 - $18.80 - $25.57 hourly
Medical Assistant, Senior:
- 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.
- Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category-specific tasks as determined by the manager.
- Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Salaries range from $16.84 - $19.57 - $25.72 hourly
Medical Assistant, Expert:
- 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) and 1 year of patient care experience
- OR at least 2 years of patient care experience.
- Must successfully complete the UPMC Preceptor training and serve as a preceptor and mentor to newly hired team members.
- Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category-specific tasks as determined by the manager.
Salaries range from $16.94 - $20.32 - $25.87 hourly
Patient Service Coordinator:
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Minimum of three years of direct patient care and or phlebotomy experience.
- Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from multi-disciplinary groups.
- Possesses excellent organizational skills.
Salaries range from $16.94 - $20.32 - $25.87 hourly
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy licensure preferred
- 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 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-10-08
Reference: 6420333104
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Erie
ZIP: 16546
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
Career site: https://careers.upmc.com/
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