Medical Assistant - Arlington Orthopedics

Full-Time Medical Assistant Position

Do you have healthcare experience providing exceptional patient care, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that provides opportunities to grow and learn professional?

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant to support the Arlington Orthopedic office in Harrisburg.

Those with healthcare experience will be given priority over those without experience.

Schedule :

Monday through Friday (shifts between 7 : 30am and 5 : 00pm)

No holidays or weekends!

Travel to support other office locations is required as needed.

The salary for this position is between $18.12-$28.39 / hour.

Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

$1500.00 Sign-On Bonus with 1-year commitment for all eligible new hires

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, EKG's, 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 :

Medical Assistant, Senior :

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Clearances must be dated within 90 days

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran