Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Family Care Lower Paxton team/office in Harrisburg.
- Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday, daylight hours - No weekends or holidays!

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 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.
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About the role/department: Our office fosters a supportive and collaborative team environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on patient care each day. We prioritize a positive workplace culture that promotes professional development, teamwork, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. In addition to meeting the established role requirements, we are seeking candidates who bring a strong patient-centered mindset and prior medical experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to providing exceptional care while contributing positively to a team-oriented 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:

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

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 prior 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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran