Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Hummelstown.

This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy!

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 : 30am-5 : 00pm.

No holidays or weekends!

The salary 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 qualifies for a $.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 :

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
• 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.
• 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 scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam / procedure rooms.
• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into 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 managing charts to ensure information 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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

Last updated : 2024-05-09