Medical Assistant - UPMC Manchester Family Medicine

UPMC•Manchester, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support its Family Medicine team in Manchester. Job title and salary are based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with specified daily hours, and no weekends or holidays. Some travel—up to 25%—is required to assist UPMC Primary Care offices in York with staffing and support needs. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations, including patient intake, screenings, procedures, records, room preparation, scheduling, and front-office duties. Under a physician’s direction and supervision, the Medical Assistant may administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
For the Medical Assistant Senior level, successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT), successful completion of a certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA), or at least one year of patient-care experience is required.
For the Medical Assistant Senior level, demonstrate proficiency in three practice-category-specific tasks and responsibility.
CPR based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, is required within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations as needed.
Collect patient information and history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Prepare and clean patient, examination, and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
Manage supply inventory and restock examination and procedure rooms.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Comply with UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level-one laboratory tests.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
Obtain laboratory and X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and related records.
Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is complete and appropriately filed.
Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Under a physician’s direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.