Medical Assistant - Healthy Families Primary Care

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC's Healthy Family Primary Care in Erie, PA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant. This role offers a consistent schedule with no weekends or holidays, focusing on patient care and support. Ideal candidates will have experience in a physician's office and EMR knowledge, contributing to a collaborative healthcare team.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Benefits Package

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a physician's office preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily schedules and patient flow.
• Collect patient histories and vital signs.
• Document patient information accurately.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Healthy Families Primary Care

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Take the Next Step in Your Career with UPMC’s Healthy Family Primary Care Team

Are you an experienced Medical Assistant looking for a fulfilling role with a strong work-life balance and room to grow? UPMC’s Healthy Family Primary Care practice in Erie, PA is currently hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.

This position offers a consistent and convenient schedule—Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM—with no weekends or holidays required. If you have prior experience working in a physician’s office and are comfortable using Electronic Medical Records (EMR), we’d love to hear from you.

At Healthy Family Primary Care, you’ll have the opportunity to be cross-trained in multiple areas, helping you grow professionally while contributing to a close-knit, patient-focused environment. UPMC is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Benefits package, along with ongoing career development and advancement opportunities across our network.

Make a difference in the lives of patients—while building a career you can be proud of. Apply today and become part of the UPMC mission to deliver Life Changing Medicine.

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience and manager discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily schedules and patient flow.
• Accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with mobility, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
• Collect patient histories, vital signs, and perform screenings in accordance with provider guidelines.
• Communicate care instructions clearly to patients and families to ensure understanding and continuity of care.
• Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment in accordance with department protocols.
• Clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to ensure proper infection control.
• Follow scheduled maintenance programs for cleaning and maintain accurate records.
• Manage supply inventory and restock exam and procedure rooms as needed.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health) and all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, level one labs, and clinic procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist physicians with clinical procedures to support patient care.
• Document patient information accurately and thoroughly in the medical record.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
• Obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and complete necessary forms and requisitions.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-up as needed.
• Verify insurance coverage and confirm patient demographics for accuracy.
• Prepare and manage patient charts to ensure all information is complete, up-to-date, and properly filed.
• Perform other front office responsibilities as required.
• Administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate under the direction and supervision of a physician.
  
  

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
  
  

Preferred:

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 31 Mandated Reporter within 90 days of hire/transfer
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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