Medical Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to support the Infusion Center. The daytime schedule avoids weekends and holidays, offering a supportive team and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, assisting with exams, phlebotomy, EKGs, preparing rooms, infection control, and front-office duties under supervision. HIPAA compliance is required for all records handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• CPR required within 30 days of hire per AHA standards.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
• Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exam.
• Take vitals and collect patient history; relay instructions to patients and families.
• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain infection control; restock supplies.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and clinic procedures; document patient information.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; manage charts and appointments.
• Under physician supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient assistance

HIPAA compliance

Front office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers!

Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Medical Assistant to support the Infusion Center

This position will work daylight shifts. No weekend and holiday availability is required to support the hours of operation.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. 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. Relay instructions to patients/families.

• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

• 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• 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.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.

• 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. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. 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.

• 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. Schedule appointments. 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam/procedure room. 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. Relay instructions to patients/families.

• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. 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.

• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. 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

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