Vascular Surgery Medical Assistant - Patient Care

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Vascular Surgery Team. This position offers hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth in a supportive health system.

Responsibilities include patient flow coordination, vitals collection, phlebotomy, injections, record handling, and front office duties in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam.
• Collect patient information/history; taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relay instructions to patients/families.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment; maintain infection control.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits and keep records.
• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality; follow UP Medical System policies.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures; document information.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; schedule appointments; verify insurance and demographics.
• Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is completed and filed; other front office duties.
• Under physician supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Job description

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Vascular Surgery Team. This position offers hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth in a supportive health system.

Responsibilities include patient flow coordination, vitals collection, phlebotomy, injections, record handling, and front office duties in a fast-paced clinical setting.