Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant to support the office in Mechanicsburg.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

No holidays or weekends!

The salary range for this position is between $17.38-$27.36/hour.

Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

This position does require some travel, manager will discuss during interview.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

The medical assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care including but limited to; clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks to ensure patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as a lead person for the team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.

Responsibilities

+ Accompany patients to exam/procedure room.

+ Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.

+ Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing 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.

+ Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.

+ Complete forms/requisitions as needed.

+ Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.

+ Schedule appointments.

+ Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.

+ 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.

+ Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

+ Check schedules and organizing patient flow.

+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

+ Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.

+ Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.

+ Assist physicians with procedures.

+ Comply with 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.

+ Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Medical Assistant:

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

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 prior patient care experience required.

+ 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

Clearances must be dated within 90 days

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran