Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Chambersburg.

Priority will be given to individuals with prior healthcare experience.

This position requires travel 25% of the time. Manager will discuss further during interview.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

No holidays or weekends!

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$28.39/hour.

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

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

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