Compassionate Medical Assistant — General Internal Medicine

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role you will support providers in delivering high-quality patient care by performing both clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will be involved in rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with exams and procedures, administering injections, handling front desk tasks, and maintaining infection control and EHR documentation. This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with exams and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and document vital signs and medical histories.
• Proficient in patient communication and education.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document vitals, histories, and chief complaints.
• Assist providers with exams and procedures.
• Administer injections and basic lab testing.
• Prepare exam rooms and manage supplies.
• Coordinate patient flow and scheduling.
• Record information in the electronic health record and communicate with patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Clinical support

Medical terminology

Tools

EHR/EMR

Scheduling software

Job description

UPMC is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role you will support providers in delivering high-quality patient care by performing both clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will be involved in rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with exams and procedures, administering injections, handling front desk tasks, and maintaining infection control and EHR documentation. This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork.