**Join our dedicated team at** UPMC’s Lakefront Primary Care as a Medical Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, supportive environment. We’re seeking candidates with strong clinical skills, including taking vitals, administering immunizations, and performing EKGs, as well as computer proficiency in Epic **. Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are highly valued as we work together to provide the best patient experience possible. If you’re ready to make a difference every day while growing your career, we invite you to apply today!** This position will work Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required, providing a great work-life balance! _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. + High school diploma or equivalent is required. + Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + 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**