Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant for various levels of experience to support the office in Carlisle. This is a very dedicated team that supports each other and delivers top-notch patient centric care. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. No holidays or weekends! The salary for this position is between $18.12-$28.39/hour. Final candidate will be placed in appropriate job title and salary based on experience and education. This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment! **Responsibilities:** + Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff. + Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures. + Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks. + 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. + 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. + 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. + Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. + Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. + Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. + Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. + 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. 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. 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**