Medical Assistant Gynecological Oncology

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore a Medical Assistant title today! Our department is unique as it’s oncology/cancer care, but also women’s health. We are housed at Magee, but do see patients in other locations (no travel required- we have separate staff at these locations). We are a fast-paced clinic that works with older populations, and we operate as a team to provide the best in oncology patient care! Medical Assistants work daylight Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. No holidays or weekends with this role! Hours are subject to change based on business needs. We offer a competitive wage, a generous benefits package, and career growth to those who qualify. Apply today to learn more! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program or minimum of one year of direct patient care experience preferred.
Recent Medical Assistant graduates/externs are welcome to apply as well!
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Act 34 with renewal

Nice To Haves

Any direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
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.
Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.
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.