UPMC Ephrata Primary Care is looking for a Medical Assistant! Hours: Monday- Wednesday 9 am- 6 pm, Thursday 11 am- 8 pm, Friday 10:30 am- 5 pm. No weekends or major holidays, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge! The salary range for this position is $18.12-$27.76 based on experience. UPMC is committed to investing in you – financially, personally, and professionally – starting on day one of your career. Here’s how we support our employees: * Generous Sign-On Bonus of $1,500 * Dedicated career ladders, including a Medical Assistant ladder, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience. **Apply today to find out where your career can take you!** The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. **Responsibilities** + Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. + 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. + Relay instructions to patients/families. + 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. + Complete forms/requisitions as needed. + Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. + Schedule appointments. + Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. + Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. + Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. + Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. + Check schedules and organizing patient flow. + Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. + Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. + Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. + Assist physicians with procedures. + Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). + Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. + Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. + Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. + Other front office responsibilities, as required. + Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. 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 of 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. _Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education._ **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. All clearances must be dated within 90 days of hire. 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**