• Medical Assistant - Lakeview Urologic Surgeons

    UPMC Senior CommunitiesErie, PA 16507

    Job #2816898358

  • UPMC welcomes your application for a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior! This position features a Monday to Friday dayshift, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with no weekends or travel required. You will collaborate closely with an exceptional team of healthcare professionals, and there is potential to enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package!

    Responsibilities:
    • Supervise and delegate tasks to clinical staff, ensuring efficient workflow.
    • Support management in supervisory activities and contribute to goal setting and process implementation.
    • Mentor and train new and existing staff, serving as a departmental resource.
    • Act as the Epic Care super user for the department.
    • Collaborate with management to identify and implement improvements in clinical and non-clinical functions, infection control procedures, and patient assessments.
    • Conduct regular meetings to communicate procedural changes aimed at enhancing service quality and patient safety.
    • Perform clinical tasks proficiently and responsibly, adhering to HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines.
    • Manage patient records, including medical documentation, appointment scheduling, and front office responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
    Qualifications:

    Required:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • 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.
    • 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)
    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran