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Full-Time Medical Assistant – Cancer Center

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Variable

PostedJanuary 28, 2026

Pay$18.59–$27.96 / hr

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About this role

Join Our Community!

Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

ST Health is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Medical Assistants are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at ST Health with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. 

 

ANCC Magnet designated ST Health Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Medical Assistant to support our Cancer Center at the McCandless location.

 

The Medical Assistant is a valued step in the career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.

 

·       Medical Assistant starting at $17.64/hour

·       Medical Assistant, Senior starting at $17.84/hour

·       Medical Assistant, Expert starting at $18.04/hour



Our Full-Time Medical Assistants typically work 40 hours each week. There are no weekend or overnight requirements. Candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply.

 

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.
  • Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab tests.
  • Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information.
  • Comply with regulatory requirements (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health) along with all ST Health Health System policies and procedures
  • Administer injectable medications and vaccines under supervision.

*Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Perform other duties as assigned.

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic, and treatment room responsibilities.

 

Licenses, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • Act 34

 

ST Health is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)

Pay range

$18.59–$27.96 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Full-Time Medical Assistant - Cancer Center

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Passavant
- Pay: $18.59–$27.96 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-28T16:45:16.587Z

## Description

**Join Our Community!**

Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!
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From PCT to nursing school — Sam’s story

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Variable

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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