Medical Assistant- Aspinwall

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC (PrimeCare Medical Associate, Aspinwall) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front and back office duties in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role emphasizes patient care, privacy compliance, and teamwork in daily operations.

Hours are Monday–Friday, daylight hours, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Applicants with prior Medical Assistant experience are preferred, and placement on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder will reflect experience and education.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties.
• Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
• Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required!

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; complete forms and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; prepare and manage charts.
• Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments according to protocol; maintain infection control.
• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health and UPMC policies.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Front desk duties

Back office duties

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Job description

Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!
UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join PrimeCare Medical Associate in Aspinwall.
Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

• 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.