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 : Medical Assistant with the Hillman Cancer Center in Shadyside (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Department : The Hillman 2nd Floor stands out as a bustling hub of healthcare activity, catering to a diverse range of specialties such as medical oncology, surgical oncology, and benign hematology, alongside dedicated researchers.

We invite you to become a part of our dynamic educational atmosphere, where learning and professional growth go hand in hand.

• Schedule : Monday through Friday, daylight hours 9 : 30 am - 6 : 00 pm
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required!

In this role, you will assist physicians with patient care, including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, take vital signs, register patients, schedule testing, exams, and treatments, maintain stocked supplies, and ensure 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

Responsibilities : Send / receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

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 managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.

Other front office responsibilities, as required.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 scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.

Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam / procedure rooms.Check schedules and organizing patient flow. Accompany patients to exam / procedure room.

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.

Relay instructions to patients / families.Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures.

Document patient information into the medical record.Comply with 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.

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.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Patient care experience is preferred,

Medical Assistant, Senior :

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN / RN / EMT) OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA)OR at least 1 year of patient care experience required.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Medical Assistant, Expert :

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program OR Successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience,OR Two years of direct patient care experience required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Performance evaluation at Solid / Strong / Good rating or higher.

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