Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Casual, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Harrisburg. This position supports various offices and provides coverage on an as needed basis. Hours will vary daily/weekly Preference will be given to individuals with prior Medical Assistant experience. Hours for this position will vary Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am-5:00pm. No holidays or weekends! Travel is required 50% of the time to support other office with coverage needs. Manager will discuss further during interview. The salary for this position is between $18.12-$27.76/hour. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. 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 + Act 33 + Act 34 + Act 73 FBI Clearance **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**