Medical Assistant (Limited Casual)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a limited casual Medical Assistant for the UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated team/office in Pittsburgh. The position has variable shifts and hours scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The role supports patient care and clinic operations, including clinical and front-office duties. The Medical Assistant works under the direction and supervision of a physician when administering injectable medication and vaccines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
CPR required based on AHA standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations as needed.
Collect patient information and medical history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines.
Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Prepare and clean patient, examination, and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control.
Manage and restock supplies for examination and procedure rooms.
Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Comply with UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one laboratory tests.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
Obtain laboratory and X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and related materials.
Complete forms and requisitions as needed.
Schedule appointments.
Prepare and manage charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately.
Perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.