Medical Assistant (Oncology)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center as a Medical Assistant, where you will provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves assisting physicians, managing patient flow, and maintaining a safe and comforting atmosphere for patients. With no evenings or weekends required, this position offers a balanced work schedule while prioritizing your professional growth through dedicated career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Prepare patient rooms and manage inventory of supplies.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and assist physicians with procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Are you passionate about patient care? Do you thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we’re dedicated to making a difference. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. Build meaningful relationships with patients and create a safe, comforting environment.

• Position: Medical Assistant with the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Department: The Hillman 2nd Floor is a bustling hub of healthcare activity, catering to diverse specialties such as medical oncology, surgical oncology, and benign hematology, alongside dedicated researchers. Join our dynamic educational atmosphere, where learning and professional growth are prioritized.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, daylight hours
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required!

In this role, you will assist physicians with patient care, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, registering patients, scheduling testing, exams, and treatments, maintaining stocked supplies, and ensuring clean exam rooms.

Why Choose UPMC?

• We prioritize patient well-being and employee satisfaction.
• Discover the benefits awaiting you as a UPMC team member on our blog, including tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for you and your dependents.
• Progress through our dedicated Medical Assistant career ladder, designed to accommodate various levels of education and experience.

Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Responsibilities:

• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and complete forms/requisitions. Schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage, and manage patient demographics. Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately. Perform other front office duties as required.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment per protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms and instruments between visits to maintain infection control, following scheduled maintenance and keeping records. Manage inventory of supplies and restock as needed.
• Check schedules, organize patient flow, and assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for exams. Collect patient information, take vitals, perform screenings, and relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer calls, provide information, and educate patients as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level-one labs. Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information in the medical record.
• Comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). Maintain confidentiality and adhere to UPMC policies and procedures.
• Under supervision of a physician, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.