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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty Clinics

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program is required.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
  • A Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology is required.
  • Experience with patient check-in and check-out processes according to clinic protocol is required.
  • Knowledge of general medical office procedures is required.
  • Understanding of end-of-day cash balancing and charge reconciliation according to clinic protocol is required.
  • Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office, is required.
  • Ability to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions is required.
  • Ability to operate office equipment, including a fax machine, copier, and telephone system, is required.
  • Ability to operate an EKG machine and other patient-care testing equipment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure patient rooms, nursing stations, and storage areas are clean and stocked; manage product expiration dates and maintain equipment cleanliness according to infection prevention standards.
  • Distribute referrals to physicians and insurance companies and maintain accurate documentation in patient charts.
  • Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound, as needed.
  • Handle phone and fax communications regarding patient prescriptions.
  • Schedule diagnostic imaging studies, bone mineral density studies, dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing; complete necessary paperwork.
  • Communicate lab results to patients and send letters as required.
  • Triage patients, check vital signs, administer injections and venipunctures, and prepare patients for physician exams.
  • Conduct clinical testing such as EKG, pulmonary function testing, PAP, CLIA-waived lab tests, ear irrigations, oxygen saturation checks, vision/color charts, and urinalysis/hemoccult tests according to physician orders; maintain quality-control logs according to CLIA guidelines.
  • Label patient specimens, complete lab slips accurately, and manage monthly lab slip separation.
  • Complete patient information forms accurately before physician meetings and assist physicians with charts as needed.
  • Adhere to IPM Safety and Quality guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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