Medical Assistant - Family Care

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Family Care department. This role offers a supportive environment with no weekends or holidays, focusing on patient care and administrative tasks. Competitive salary range and generous sign-on bonus included.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500

Dedicated career ladders

Qualifications

• CPR certification (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care.
• Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance coverage.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant Program

Job description

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UPMC Family Care Lower Paxton is looking for a Medical Assistant!

No weekends or holidays!

Shifts during office hours of: Monday-Thursday 7am-7:30pm and 7am-5pm.

The salary range for this position is $18.12-$27.76 based on experience.

UPMC is committed to investing in you - financially, personally, and professionally - starting on day one of your career. Here’s how we support our employees:

• Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500
• Dedicated career ladders, including a Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience.

Apply today to find out where your career can take you!

The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

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 HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is 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 organize patient flow.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies (OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain confidentiality of medical records and data. Follow all UPMC policies.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.
• Perform other front office responsibilities as required.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment responsibilities.

Medical Assistant, Senior:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT), or certification (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA), or at least 1 year of patient care experience.
• Proficiency in practice-specific tasks.
• Basic computer skills and medical knowledge as above.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on experience and education.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• CPR certification (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting (renewal required).
• Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI Clearance (renewals required).

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran