Medical Assistant- Butler, PA

UPMC; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Butler, PA practice. This full-time role supports patient rooming, vitals, pre-charting, and clerical tasks, with travel up to 20%. Training at Cranberry Medical Office West precedes start.

You will assist physicians, maintain infection control, and document patient information while supporting high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire (AHA).
• Licensure, certifications and clearances as required (Act 31, 33, 34, 73).

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, pre-chart, and document in records.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures; maintain exam rooms.
• Clean, stock, and inventory exam/procedure rooms; infection control.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs per policy.
• Handle front-office tasks: calls, scheduling, insurance verification.
• Support travel-related operational needs up to ~20% travel.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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UPMC is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our practice located at 109 Clearview Circle, Butler, PA 16001, with initial training provided at UPMC Passavant Cranberry Medical Office West, 20130 Route 19, Suite 2200, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. This full-time position offers daylight hours Monday through Friday, with schedules of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The Medical Assistant will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care by rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, pre-charting patient information, assisting physicians during exams and procedures, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, and performing scope cleaning according to established protocols. This role requires approximately 20% travel to support operational needs. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing your career within UPMC.

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:

• 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 hireCPR 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran