Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Harrisburg. This is a very friendly group of people that promote an environment of positivity! The working hours for this role are from Monday to Friday, with the earliest start time being 6:30 AM. The manager will provide more details during the interview. No holidays or weekends! The salary for this position is between $17.38-$27.36/hour. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! The medical assistant will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care including but limited to; clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks to ensure patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as a lead person for the team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures. Responsibilities: * Assist management staff with supervisory activities. Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members. * Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments. * 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. * Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. * Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. * Other front office responsibilities, as required. * 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. * Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. * Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. * 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. * May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed. * Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. * Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. * Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. * Assist physicians with procedures. * Document patient information into the medical record. * 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. Qualifications: 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 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran