Flex Full-Time Medical Assistant

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Colorectal Surgery department at the McCandless location. This is a patient-facing role in a fast-paced specialty environment requiring independence and teamwork.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, totaling 32 hours per week. No weekends, holidays, overnights, or on-call. Opportunity to grow within UPMC’s Medical Assistant ladder.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and related regulations.
• Obtain and process lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Complete forms and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare and manage patient charts.
• Perform front office tasks as needed.
• Prepare and clean patient rooms and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies.
• Organize patient flow and assist patients with various needs.
• Collect patient information, take vitals, and perform screenings.
• Relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer calls and provide patient education.
• Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic Care

Job description

Job ID: 7823728994
Status: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Work Arrangement: On-site
Facility: UPMC Passavant
Department: PAS-Colorectal Surg Clin
Location: 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 18.59-27.96 USD

Join Our Community!

UPMC Passavant is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant to support our Colorectal Surgery Department at the McCandless location. This is a patient‑facing role in a fast‑paced specialty environment, ideal for MAs who enjoy working both independently and as part of a large care team.

Why This Role?

• Weekdays only — Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM 32 hours per week
• No weekends, holidays, overnights, or on‑call
• Specialty practice with meaningful patient interactions
• Opportunity to work at the top of your MA skill set
• Career growth within UPMC’s Medical Assistant ladder

Responsibilities

• Manage patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations and maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Obtain and process lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Complete necessary forms and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare and manage patient charts.
• Perform front office tasks as needed.
• Prepare and clean patient rooms and equipment according to protocols.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies.
• Organize patient flow and assist patients with various needs.
• Collect patient information, take vitals, and perform screenings.
• Relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer calls and provide patient education.
• Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information.
• Comply with regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health) along with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Medical Assistant experience
• Experience with high‑level disinfection of scopes*
• Prior Epic Care experience*
• Can be taught

Licenses, Certifications, And Clearances

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.