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Seeking Experienced Medical Assistant - UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, daylight hours (40 hours/week)

No evenings, weekends, or holidays!

Are you passionate about patient care and thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients. We are seeking experienced Medical Assistants to join our team and support our oncology physician in a busy outpatient clinic.

What We're Looking For:

+ Experience required in:

+ Rooming patients and preparing them for exams

+ Taking and recording vital signs accurately

+ Working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

+ Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

About the Role:

As a Medical Assistant on the Hillman Cancer Center's 2nd Floor, you'll play a critical role in supporting our oncology physician and care team. This fast-paced clinic serves patients across medical oncology, surgical oncology, and benign hematology, creating a dynamic environment for learning and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Assist with patient care and administrative tasks

+ Room patients and take vitals

+ Register patients and schedule tests/treatments

+ Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies

Why Join UPMC?

+ Patient-focused culture that values your expertise

+ Career growth: Progress through our Medical Assistant career ladder

+ Education benefits: Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for you and your dependents

+ Work-life balance: No evenings, weekends, or holidays

Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in oncology care. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Responsibilities:

+ Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.

+ Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. Other front office responsibilities, as required.

+ Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

+ 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. Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.

+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.

+ Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.

+ 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.

+ Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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

+ Previous Medical Assistant experience is highly preferred with experience rooming patients and taking vitals.

UPMC has a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants. Explore this opportunity to see how you can use your skills to make a difference!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran