Medical Assistant - Breast Care Center

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Lancaster. 
*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements

This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy! We have great working relationships amongst the team and with our providers. 

Ideal candidate must possess flexibility to thrive in a department that is undergoing changes and have a dedication to serving the sensitive population under our care. 

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm

No holidays or weekends!

Travel will be required 50%25 of the time to our Hershey office (approximately 6 days per month) and our Annville office (approximately 1 day per month). The rest of the time will be spent at the Lancaster office. 

This position qualifies for a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

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, EKGs, 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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran