Medical Assistant - CCP Seneca

UPMC•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support its Seneca office. The role serves pediatric patients and their families and is part of a career ladder with opportunities for advancement. Rate and title will be determined based on education and experience. The Medical Assistant performs clinical, administrative, and operational tasks, including taking vital signs, conducting labs, assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting patient data, and relaying care instructions. The role also supports patient mobility, specimen collection, and patient education as needed. Under physician supervision, the Medical Assistant administers injections and vaccines in accordance with safety protocols. Additional duties include preparing and cleaning examination rooms, maintaining equipment and supply inventory, scheduling appointments, confirming insurance, updating patient records, and managing documentation. The Medical Assistant follows HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and state health regulations, maintains confidentiality, and keeps clinical competencies current.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 clearances.

Nice To Haves

Prior pediatric office experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patient vital signs and perform laboratory tasks.
Assist with examinations and procedures.
Document patient data and relay care instructions.
Prepare and clean examination rooms, maintain equipment, and manage supply inventory.
Schedule appointments, confirm insurance, update patient records, and manage documentation.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, and state health regulations; maintain confidentiality and clinical competencies.
Support patients with mobility and specimen collection, and provide education as needed.
Administer injections and vaccines under physician supervision, following safety protocols.
Provide care and support to pediatric patients and their families.