Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Health Systems•Kane, PA

51d

About The Position

Join our team at UPMC Kane as a Full-Time Medical Assistant and make a meaningful impact every day! This role offers varied hours between 8 AM and 6 PM-no weekends or holidays-giving you work-life balance while supporting multiple departments in a growing practice. You'll play a vital role in both clinical and administrative functions, assisting patients and providers across our clinics and rehab department with occasional travel required. We prefer experience in Medical Assisting, CNA, Medical Office, or related fields, and offer a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package plus career growth opportunities through our Medical Assistant Career Ladder. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to have you on our team! In this role, there is opportunity to - Organize daily schedules and manage patient flow efficiently. Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with mobility, transfers, and preparation for exams. Collect patient histories, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines. Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and equipment; maintain cleanliness and infection control standards. Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab tests; assist providers with procedures. Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records. Coordinate front-office tasks: schedule appointments, verify insurance, and manage charts. Communicate with patients and families, providing instructions and education as directed. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards; maintain confidentiality. Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

experience in Medical Assisting, CNA, Medical Office, or related fields

Responsibilities

Organize daily schedules and manage patient flow efficiently.
Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with mobility, transfers, and preparation for exams.
Collect patient histories, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and equipment; maintain cleanliness and infection control standards.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab tests; assist providers with procedures.
Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records.
Coordinate front-office tasks: schedule appointments, verify insurance, and manage charts.
Communicate with patients and families, providing instructions and education as directed.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards; maintain confidentiality.
Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician supervision.