Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant, Senior to support the office in Hanover. This is a very friendly and well-established practice that tends to be very busy! 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 8:00am-4:30pm No holidays or weekends! Potential for travel to homebound clients on an as needed basis. Manager will discuss further during interview. 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. + 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. + Guide routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety. + 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. + 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. + 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. + 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. + 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. + 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. **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**