Medical Assistant - Pittsburgh Primary Care-Brentwood

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Excellent benefits

Free parking

Friendly team

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for the Primary Care - Brentwood team in Pittsburgh. The role supports a busy internal medicine practice with a focus on patient flow, vitals, basic labs, and direct patient care.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, chart management, and assisting with exams under physician supervision. High school diploma required; EPIC/EHR experience a plus; competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Phlebotomy and EKGs experience is a plus.
• EPIC/EHR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, and dressing; assist during exams.
• Take patient information/history, vitals, and screenings per provider guidelines.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs and basic labs as directed.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Schedule appointments and manage charts for filing and completeness.
• Under supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Medical terminology

EPIC/EHR experience

Computer skills

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Primary Care - Brentwood team/office in Pittsburgh.

• Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Shift/Hours:

Monday-Friday, rotating daylight shifts from 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, and 8:30am-5:00pm. No weekends or holidays!

Travel:

Minimal travel will be required as needed to support the operational needs of the practice – Pittsburgh Primary Care Pleasant Hills and PPC Greentree.

Opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.

This busy Internal Medicine practice offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Guided by the values of Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Quality & Safety, Excellence & Innovation, and Responsibility & Integrity, our team works together to support both outstanding patient experiences and employee engagement. With a strong commitment to quality initiatives, a supportive work environment, and ample free parking, Pittsburgh Primary Care provides a rewarding place to grow your career.

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organizing patient flow.
• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
• Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).
• Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• 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.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Prio Medical Assistant experience is a plus
• Prior EPIC/Electronic Health Record experience is a plus

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