Medical Assistant | Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Medical Assistant career ladder

Exposure to oncology specialties

Ongoing learning and professional dev.

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support across multiple oncology clinics. The role involves patient care, administrative duties, and collaboration with providers to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with day shifts, no evenings or weekends, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology knowledge.
• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and room patients.
• Register patients, schedule tests and treatments, and manage medical records.
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain infection control between visits.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative tasks

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

EKG

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

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

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a leading oncology environment? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team in Shadyside, Pittsburgh. This position will provide support across the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of Hillman Cancer Center, offering the opportunity to work with a variety of oncology specialties while making a direct impact on the patient experience.

As a float Medical Assistant, you'll become an integral member of a collaborative team supporting patients throughout their cancer care journey. Working across multiple oncology clinics, you'll gain valuable experience, build relationships with diverse care teams, and contribute to the exceptional care for which UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is known.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, Daylight Hours, 40 Hours per week
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays required!

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll support physicians and clinical teams with both patient care and administrative responsibilities, including obtaining vital signs, rooming patients, scheduling tests and treatments, registering patients, managing medical records, stocking and organizing supplies, and preparing and cleaning exam rooms. You'll work closely with providers and staff across the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors, helping ensure smooth clinic operations and a positive patient experience.

This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on position ideal for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and building relationships with patients and colleagues throughout multiple oncology specialties.

Why Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?

At UPMC, we're committed to supporting both our patients and our employees. You'll be part of a nationally recognized cancer center that values compassion, excellence, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for you and your dependents
• A Medical Assistant career ladder designed to support advancement based on your education, skills, and experience
• Exposure to a wide range of oncology specialties and multidisciplinary care teams
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development within a leading academic healthcare system

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Patient care experience preferred.

This position is part of a UPMC MA/PSC career ladder. The incumbent will be hired into the appropriate level of position based on their current education and experience level.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• CPR 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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran