Medical Assistant, Senior-Pediatric/Primary Care Office

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior of experience to support the office in Harrisburg. This is a high-level Medical Assistant position within a Pediatric/Primary Care office that tends to be very busy. Preference will be given to individuals that have completed Medical Assistant training or have experience as a Medical Assistant. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday between 7:30am-5:30pm No holidays or weekends! Manager will discuss further during the interview. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! Responsibilities: + Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members. + Serve as the department super user for Epic Care. + Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks. + Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. + Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. + Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. + Other front office responsibilities, as required. + Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. + Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. + 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. + Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. + Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. + Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. + Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. + Document patient information into the medical record. + Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). + Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. 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. Preference: + Medical Assistant training completion + Previous Medical Assistant experienceLicensure, 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 + Act 33 + Act 34 + Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran