Senior Medical Assistant — Floating Support

UPMC; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Friendly team

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time floating Senior Medical Assistant to support the Administration PHMG teams across Central Pennsylvania. This role, part of the float pool, will cover multiple primary care offices, balancing direct patient care with in-basket management while ensuring high-level patient service.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or equivalent) or relevant certifications, and proficiency with EPIC Bridges.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist with patient care tasks including walking, transfers, dressing, and specimen collection.
• Proficient in medical terminology and exam room responsibilities.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and clinic workflow is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
• Take vitals, collect patient history, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Process medical records securely and in compliance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean rooms and equipment to maintain infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)

Certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)

Tools

Epic Bridges

Job description

UPMC is seeking a full-time floating Senior Medical Assistant to support the Administration PHMG teams across Central Pennsylvania. This role, part of the float pool, will cover multiple primary care offices, balancing direct patient care with in-basket management while ensuring high-level patient service.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or equivalent) or relevant certifications, and proficiency with EPIC Bridges.