Certified Medical Assistant | Part-time | Orthopedics

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a part-time Medical Assistant to assist physicians with patient care tasks. Responsibilities include documenting patient information, preparing examination rooms, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in clinical tasks and engage in continuous improvement for patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must attend competency training and demonstrate proficiency in clinical tasks.
• Have knowledge of HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and documentation in medical records.
• Attend meetings and assist in implementing department goals.
• Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments according to protocol.

Skills

Vital Signs

Medication Administration

Clinical Procedures

Patient Education

Documenting Patient Information

Job description

Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as a lead person for the team regarding day-to-day workflow issues and office procedures.

• Part-time, 3 days per week
• Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
• 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Responsibilities:

• Attends routine meetings with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety.
• Participates in the implementation of department goals, processes, and procedures. Assists with orientation of new staff members.
• Relay instructions and education to patients per provider's instruction.
• Document patient information in the medical record and adhere to all confidentiality requirements and policies.
• Works directly with the manager to identify opportunities for improvement in regards to clinical/nonclinical functions, and infection control procedures.
• Serves as an office super user of EPIC Care as assigned.
• Must attend competency training and be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category-specific tasks from training. Includes but is not limited to taking vital signs, medication and vaccine administration and passing medication tests, CLIA testing collection of labs, TB skin testing, wound care and dressing change, and other specific clinical functions (EKG, phlebotomy, ear irrigation) with training and perform clinical procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol, room patients, and prepare for examination.