Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Vascular Surgery Team. This position offers hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth in a supportive health system.

Responsibilities include patient flow coordination, vitals collection, phlebotomy, injections, record handling, and front office duties in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam.
• Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relay instructions to patients/families.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment; maintain infection control.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits and keep records.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality; follow UP Medical System policies.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures; document information.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; schedule appointments; verify insurance and demographics.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed; other front office duties.
• Under physician supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Job description

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a dedicated and motivated Medical Assistant to join our Vascular Surgery Team!

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on clinical experience, expand your skills, and work alongside providers who are comitted to mentoring and supporting professional growth.

If you are passionate about patient care and looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare, we would love to hear from you!

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.