Medical Assistant

Join our team of Life Changers

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the office in Hanover, PA.

*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. ?

Individuals with Epic or Ob/Gyn will be given priority.

Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday Daylight hours, working either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts *Manager will explain further during interview - No holidays or weekends

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment?

Travel is required 25% of the time to help other offices due to staffing needs. Office locations include 20 North Street ( Main Office ), 2201 Brunswick Drive in Hanover, 20 Expedition Train in Gettysburg, or 18 North Street ( Next door to main office ).

About Our Team:

Our department fosters a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork and a positive attitude are at the heart of everything we do. Team members enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance, along with free parking and meaningful opportunities for professional development.

You'll be part of a fun, dedicated group that takes pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care-and truly enjoys working together. As the Hanover community continues to grow and diversify, this role offers strong potential for career advancement.

Located near the Baltimore border, our practice provides the best of both worlds: easy access to metropolitan amenities while maintaining the comfort and connection of a close-knit community.

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, EKG's, 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 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