Medical Assistant - Western Maryland Neurology

UPMC’s Western Maryland Neurology office is inviting compassionate and detail-oriented candidates to apply for a Medical Assistant position within our specialty practice. This role supports both clinical and front-office functions, helping to ensure efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a positive patient experience. Prior medical office or Medical Assistant experience is preferred, along with a strong commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Join UPMC to build your skills in a collaborative neurology setting while contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 5:00pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required.

• 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.
• 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.