Medical Assistant - SJS Shadyside

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Pleasant work environment

Job summary

UPMC's Shadyside team in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support frontline care and patient flow. The role includes vitals, basic labs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and preparing exam rooms under supervision. Strong HIPAA awareness, accurate record-keeping, and excellent patient communication are essential. Monday–Friday shifts with no weekends; travel up to 25% for staffing at Magee and Bethel Park may be required.

Qualifications

• Take vitals and collect patient information/history from the chart or interview.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs per provider directives.
• Maintain infection control and prepare exam rooms accordingly.

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.
• HIPAA and other state and federal regulations.
• Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between visits.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with regulatory agencies (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.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Complete forms/requisitions as needed.
• Schedule appointments.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• Other front office responsibilities as required.
• Under supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Infection control

Charting/Records

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support the SJS Shadyside team/office in Pittsburgh.
*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm - No weekends or holidays!

Travel: Potential travel (up to 25%) will be required to assist our other teams at Magee and in Bethel Park for staffing and support needs. *HM will discuss this further during the interview process.

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

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.