Medical Assistant | Oncology

UPMC; Butler (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical Assistant career ladder

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Butler, PA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our medical oncology office. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks to assist physicians and improve clinic flow.

The role includes taking vital signs, patient registration, scheduling tests, lab coordination, and maintaining infection control, with a clear career ladder and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant with clinical and administrative duties.
• Experience taking vital signs and registering patients.
• Scheduling tests and coordinating labs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and schedule appointments.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is filed correctly.
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain infection control between visits.
• Assist with patient transfers, walking, and specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKGs, assist physicians during procedures.
• Comply with OSHA/CLIA/PA Department of Health requirements and confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient registration

Scheduling tests

Phlebotomy

ECG / EKG

Infection control

Medical record documentation

Job description

Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center – Make a Meaningful Impact in Oncology Care

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to bring your clinical expertise to a team that’s changing lives? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our medical oncology office in Butler, PA.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays required!

What You’ll Do

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll support physicians with both clinical and administrative tasks, including:

• Taking vital signs
• Registering patients
• Scheduling tests and treatments
• Stocking supplies
• Cleaning exam rooms

This is a hands-on role where your experience will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency.

Why Choose UPMC?

• We prioritize both patient well-being and employee satisfaction.
• Enjoy benefits like tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year for you and your dependents.
• Advance your career through our Medical Assistant career ladder, tailored to various levels of education and experience.

If you’re ready to make a difference and bring your skills to a team that values excellence and compassion,and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

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.