Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington Lakeside Primary Care

UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established primary care practice is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include checking schedules, assisting patients, collecting information, and performing medical procedures. Ideal candidates are organized and empathetic, ready to join a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with giving injections.
• Training through a school or on-the-job.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow efficiently and assist with patient care procedures.
• Collect patient information, take vitals, and perform screenings.
• Administer medications and vaccines under supervision.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Job description

**Join Our Caring Team!**
We are a well-established primary care practice seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered care. If you're organized, empathetic, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.
• Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
• Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.
• Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs, along with clinic procedures as per policy.
• Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a Medical Assistant program either through a school or on the job training. Experience with giving injections.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 7:30 to 3 pm (once trained will be put in a rotation for a late night until 5:30 to 6pm based on the provider schedule)