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_**Join Our Caring Team!**_

_We are a well-established primary care practice seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered care. If you're organized, empathetic, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!_

Responsibilities:

+ Check schedules and organize patient flow efficiently.

+ Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.

+ Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.

+ Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.

+ Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.

+ Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.

+ Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.

+ Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs, along with clinic procedures as per policy.

+ Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.

+ Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a Medical Assistant program either through a school or on the job training. Experience with giving injections.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 7:30 to 3 pm (once trained will be put in a rotation for a late night until 5:30 to 6pm based on the provider schedule)

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

+ Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program, or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience is preferred.

+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ BLS required within 30 days of hire/transfer.

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran