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Are you passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center as a Full-Time Medical Assistant / Patient Service Coordinator at our oncology office in Monroeville, PA. Schedule: Monday through Friday, daylight hours (no evenings, weekends, or holidays!). As a Medical Assistant, you will perform patient care duties, assisting physicians with clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, taking vital signs, registering patients, scheduling tests, and assisting with exams and treatments. As a Patient Service Coordinator, you will handle all the Medical Assistant duties, as well as front office duties, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient experience. _Why You'll Love Working Here:_ + Impactful Work: Be part of a team providing cutting-edge cancer treatment and compassionate care. + Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced oncologists, nurses, and support staff. + Professional Growth: Benefit from continuous learning and career advancement opportunities with our dedicated Medical Assistant career ladder and tuition assistance. + Supportive Culture: Enjoy a workplace that values teamwork, respect, and work-life balance. Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Apply today and join us in our mission to provide exceptional care! 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 environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic. + Account for all customers in the clinic. + Provides lobby/waiting room coordination and supervision. + Serve as liaison between customer 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 technician. 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 $17.64 - $19.51 - $26.53 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 $17.84 - $20.25 - $26.62 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 $18.04 - $20.98 - $26.71 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 $18.04 - $20.98 - $26.71 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

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