Medical Assistant | Oncology

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career ladder

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support oncology care. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks, take vitals, register patients, schedule tests, and maintain rooms with focus on infection control.

The role requires several years of direct clinical patient care experience, basic computer skills, and relevant CPR/BLS/Act 34 certifications. This is a day-shift, full-time opportunity with no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology are needed.
• 1–2 years of direct clinical patient care experience preferred.
• CPR (AHA standards), BLS, and Act 34 certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and register patients at check-in.
• Schedule tests and treatments and manage patient flow.
• Stock supplies and clean exam rooms to maintain infection control.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with EKGs and routine clinic procedures.
• Maintain patient records and comply with HIPAA and state/federal rules.
• Assist physicians with procedures and patient education as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient registration

Phlebotomy

EKG

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years patient care experience preferred

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-timeMedical Assistant to support our clinic in Pittsburgh, PA.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, daylight hours
• 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
• Performing phlebotomy

This is a hands-on role where your experience will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. We’re looking for candidates who bring several years of recent direct clinical patient care experience.

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.

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.
• 1-2 years of patient care experience preferred.
• 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