About this role
Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant, Senior to support the Kline Health Center team/office in Harrisburg. *Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm No weekends or holidays! This position offers a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! About the department: Our department offers a unique and rewarding environment where team members have the opportunity to work closely with medical residents as they complete the final years of their training to become physicians. This setting allows you to play an active role in shaping the next generation of providers by offering guidance, sharing your clinical knowledge, and contributing to their development in a hands-on, patient care setting. It’s an ideal opportunity for individuals who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and collaborating in a dynamic, learning-focused environment. Responsibilities: Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 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. Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. 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. 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.
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: 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran