What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at UPMC?
UPMC Pulmonary Medicine is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team in York, PA. This is a great opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of providers and teammates while delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a supportive clinical environment.
Work Schedule
- Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Previous experience in direct patient care
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to travel between practice locations as needed
- Strong communication skills with a commitment to teamwork and patient‑centered care
Responsibilities
- Check schedules and organizing patient flow
- 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
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations
- Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
- Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms
- Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health)
- 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
- 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
- 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
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000