Medical Assistant- Orthopaedics- McCandless Township

UPMC; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support orthopedic care across multiple locations in McCandless, PA. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians with procedures.

Travel to Lemieux Sports Complex, Wexford Spine Center, and Pine Office-Wexford is required to support care delivery. Applicants are placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Ability to check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Experience with basic patient measurements (vital signs, screenings).
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms and assist as needed.
• Record vitals and basic patient information; relay instructions.
• Prepare exam rooms; maintain infection control and restock supplies.
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures; document in the medical record.
• Handle front-office tasks: verify insurance, schedule appointments, manage charts.

Job description

UPMC is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the UPMC UPP Department of Orthopaedics at 9104 Babcock Boulevard, McCandless Township, PA 15237. This full-time position offers Monday through Friday daylight hours, with Tuesday and Wednesday schedules of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and rotating shifts on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, and 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. The Medical Assistant will provide high-quality clinical and administrative support for orthopedic patients, including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting providers with patient care, coordinating follow-up appointments, and maintaining accurate medical records. This role requires travel to the Lemieux Sports Complex, Wexford Spine Center, and Pine Office-Wexford to support operational and patient care needs across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and be committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences while supporting a multidisciplinary orthopedic care team.

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.