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 renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran