Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington Lakeside Primary Care

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)

Qualifications :

• 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