Medical Assistant / Patient Service Coordinator (Casual)
Farrell, Pennsylvania
Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: UPMC CancerCenter
Salary: $16.74 - $18.80 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference? Join our Radiation Oncology team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, where you'll play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care. As a Medical Assistant/Patient Service Coordinator, you'll work closely with our Life Changers to ensure a positive experience for patients. This role combines elements of both a Medical Assistant and business office support.
Why UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?
Join us in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer globally. Apply today and join our team!
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
- Patient Care: You'll assist patients, room them, collect their vitals, and ensure their comfort in a safe environment.
- Business Office Support: At times, you'll handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling patients, and managing check-ins and check-outs.
Why UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?
- International Recognition: We're a leader in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment, designated by the National Cancer Institute.
- Comprehensive Care: As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania, we deliver comprehensive cancer care, conduct research, and educate the next generation of cancer professionals.
- Flexible Schedule: This is a CASUAL role. Work Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays required! A minimum of 4 shifts per month and coverage on an as-needed basis are required. This role supports our offices in Butler, Seneca, and Farrell, and travel to other sites could be required.
Join us in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer globally. Apply today and join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Check 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.
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
- 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 the scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Comply 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.
- Perform 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.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- Obtain 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.
- Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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: 2024-09-05
Reference: 6339842767
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Farrell
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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