Medical Assistant - Primary Care

UPMC; Hershey (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hershey Primary Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care and ensure satisfaction. This role involves assisting with exams, managing patient flow, and complying with health regulations. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no weekends and a generous sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500

Career Ladder Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting physicians with patient care.
• Ability to perform screenings and take vitals.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to exam rooms and assist with various tasks.
• Collect patient information and perform screenings.
• Manage inventory and maintain infection control.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UPMC Hershey Primary Care is looking for a Medical Assistant!

Shifts are 8 hours between 6:30 am and 6:15 pm, with potential adjustments based on staffing needs.

No weekends or observed holidays, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge!

The salary range for this position is $18.12-$28.39, 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 exams, etc.
• Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relay instructions to patients and 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 and 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 protocol.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage inventory of supplies and restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Organize patient flow and check schedules.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure, including phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Comply with regulatory requirements (OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and data.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under supervision, when appropriate.
• Perform other front office responsibilities as required.
• Adhere to system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.