Medical Assistant Trainee

UPMC•Lemoyne, PA

About The Position

UPMC in Central Pa is hiring motivated candidates for an accelerated, paid, full-time Medical Assistant Trainee Program. Trainees enroll in a UPMC-paid Medical Assistant course that includes weekly clinical rotations, didactic skills modules, a cost-free Medical Assistant certification exam, and an externship placement at a UPMC Central PA outpatient clinic. The program begins February 8, 2027, and requires a 40-hour work week and class schedule for four months, with additional classwork outside those 40 hours and mandatory attendance. Trainees receive a non-negotiable hourly rate of $18.54. In exchange for enrollment, selected candidates must commit to remain employed by UPMC in Central PA-Health Services Division as a full-time Medical Assistant for at least 18 months, beginning at enrollment. Under supervision, the trainee performs duties that assist physicians with patient care, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, with a focus on patient satisfaction. Training will cover the protocols and functions required for the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Agree to a 40-hour work week and class schedule for four months, with additional classwork outside those hours.
Mandatory attendance in the program.
Commit to remain employed by UPMC in Central PA-Health Services Division as a full-time Medical Assistant for a minimum of 18 months beginning at program enrollment.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment in a Medical Assistant training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and other records; complete forms and requisitions; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; prepare and manage charts; and perform other front office responsibilities as needed.
Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
Clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits and according to scheduled maintenance programs; maintain appropriate records and restock supplies.
Review schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam and procedure rooms; assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
Collect patient information and history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines; relay instructions to patients and families.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education as directed.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure; assist physicians with procedures; and document patient information in the medical record.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and other data and comply with UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors and perform other duties as assigned.