Medical Assistant - AFP
UPMC • Altoona, PA • Posted July 11, 2026
About the Role
Purpose:
Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks), ensuring patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
+ 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.
+ Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
+ Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule a...
Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks), ensuring patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
+ Answering calls and providing pertinent information, including patient education, as directed.
+ 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.
+ Check schedules and organize patient flow. Accompany patients to the exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. Collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines. Relay instructions to patients/families.
+ Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule a...