Medical Assistant

Are you passionate about patient care? Do you thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we're dedicated to making a difference. As a Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. Build meaningful relationships with patients and create a safe, comforting environment.

• Position: Regular, Full-Time Medical Assistant at our St. Margaret Hospital outpatient medical oncology office
• Travel to the Natrona Heights office will be required on an as-needed basis
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, daylight hours - no evenings, weekends, or holidays
• You'll rotate between a 7:30 am and 8:00 am start

In this role, you will assist physicians with patient care by focusing on clinic operations, rooming patients, triaging, taking vital signs, and performing comfort rounds. Your responsibilities will include clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, registering patients, scheduling tests, exams, and treatments, maintaining stocked supplies, and ensuring clean exam rooms.

Why Choose UPMC?

• We prioritize patient well-being and employee satisfaction.
• Discover the array of benefits awaiting you as a UPMC team member on our blog including tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution for you and your dependents.
• Progress through our dedicated Medical Assistant career ladder, designed to cater to various levels of education and experience.

Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Responsibilities:

• Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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 the scheduled maintenance program and keep appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Comply with the 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.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information in the medical record.
• 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. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is 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.

UPMC has a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants. Explore this opportunity to see how you can use your skills to make a difference

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

Medical Assistant:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Patient care experience preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

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