Full-Time Medical Assistant

About the role

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UPMC Passavant is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant to support our Colorectal Surgery Department at the McCandless location. This is a patient‑facing role in a fast‑paced specialty environment, ideal for MAs who enjoy working both independently and as part of a large care team.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations and maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
• Obtain and process lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Complete necessary forms and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare and manage patient charts.
• Perform front office tasks as needed.
• Prepare and clean patient rooms and equipment according to protocols.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies.
• Organize patient flow and assist patients with various needs.
• Collect patient information, take vitals, and perform screenings.
• Relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer calls and provide patient education.
• Auxiliary support to physicians during procedures and document patient information.
• Comply with regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health) along with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities are required.

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Benefits and Life at UPMC

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning resources
• Tuition assistance for dependents
• Comprehensive health care for dependents
• Emergency child and elder care options
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee resource groups
• Awards for champions of dignity & respect
• Center for Workplace Culture and Engagement
• Programs for veteran engagement
• Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
• Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
• Accelerated career pathways for growth
• Robust instructor-led education and learning pathways