Medical Assistant - Grandview Family Practice and Summit Family Practice Float

UPMC’s Grandview Family Practice and Summit Family Practice are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team in a dynamic float position supporting both locations. This role offers the opportunity to provide hands-on clinical and front office support while working closely with providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Prior medical office experience is preferred but not required, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates eager to grow their skills in a supportive environment. Candidates must be flexible and willing to travel between the two practice locations as needed.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Occasional travel to other office locations may be required based on staffing needs. 

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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.

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