Medical Assistant - UPMC Family Care Silver Spring

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Family Care Silver Spring team/office in Mechanicsburg.
**Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Silver Spring Family Care is a collaborative, patient-centered primary care practice that values teamwork, communication, and professional growth. Our team supports one another through ongoing training, cross-functional learning opportunities, and a culture where staff are encouraged to share ideas and working closely as a team. We offer free on-site parking, a weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of our community while working alongside experienced and supportive colleagues.

Shift/Hours:

Monday-Friday, rotating day and evening shifts. Earliest day shift times starting from 7:00am and evening shifts lasting no later than 7:00pm - **No weekends or holidays!HM will discuss schedule expectations and requirements during the interview process.

Opportunities for growth, 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 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.

Medical Assistant, Expert:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program.
• OR Successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience.
• OR two years of direct patient care experience required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Performance evaluation at Solid/Strong/Good rating or higher.

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