Join our team of Life Changers!

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

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

*Travel is required for this position and manager will discuss further during interview. *

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.
• Other front office responsibilities, as requiredPerforms other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

*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 of 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: All clearances must be dated within 90 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Medical Assistant
•  Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
•   Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewa

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran