Medical Assistant, Pediatrics (casual)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Physician Services in Pittsburgh is seeking a casual Medical Assistant to support our pediatrics team, assisting physicians with patient care and front-office tasks.

You will handle chart prep, room setup, vital signs, screenings, and basic procedures under supervision, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and infection control. This role offers daylight shifts with flexible casual hours.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain reports, referrals; schedule appointments; verify demographics; prepare and manage charts.
• Prepare patient rooms; clean exam rooms; maintain infection control; restock supplies.
• Manage patient flow; escort patients; assist with transfers and exam prep.
• Answer calls and provide patient education.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic labs; assist procedures; document information.
• Comply with OSHA/CLIA/PA Health; maintain confidentiality; follow policies.
• Administer injections and vaccines under physician direction.

Job description

UPMC Physician Services is looking for a casual Medical Assistant to join their dedicated pediatrics team.

You will assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

This is a casual status position, working daylight shifts (minimum 8 hours every pay period).

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.