About this role
Seeking Experienced Medical Assistant – ST Health Hillman Cancer Center (Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, daylight hours (40 hours/week)
No evenings, weekends, or holidays!
Are you passionate about patient care and thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At ST Health Hillman Cancer Center, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients. We are seeking experienced Medical Assistants to join our team and support our oncology physician in a busy outpatient clinic.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience required in:
- Rooming patients and preparing them for exams
- Taking and recording vital signs accurately
- Working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
About the Role:
As a Medical Assistant on the Hillman Cancer Center’s 2nd Floor, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our oncology physician and care team. This fast-paced clinic serves patients across medical oncology, surgical oncology, and benign hematology, creating a dynamic environment for learning and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient care and administrative tasks
- Room patients and take vitals
- Register patients and schedule tests/treatments
- Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies
Why Join ST Health?
- Patient-focused culture that values your expertise
- Career growth: Progress through our Medical Assistant career ladder
- Education benefits: Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance: No evenings, weekends, or holidays
Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in oncology care. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with ST Health Hillman Cancer Center!
Responsibilities:
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- 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.
- 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 ST Health Health System policies and procedures.
- 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.
Previous Medical Assistant experience is highly preferred with experience rooming patients and taking vitals.
ST Health has a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants. Explore this opportunity to see how you can use your skills to make a difference!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$19.40–$30.14 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Medical Assistant (Oncology) — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Medical Assistant (Oncology) at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Medical Assistant (Oncology)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health CancerCenter
- Pay: $19.40–$30.14 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:53:47.253Z
## Description
##### **Seeking Experienced Medical Assistant – ST Health Hillman Cancer Center (Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA)**
**Schedule:** Full-time, Monday–Friday, daylight hours (40 hours/week)
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
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.
- 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

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.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
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
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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