Growth-Minded Medical Assistant – Orthopedics (Day Shift)

UPMC; Criders Corners (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine team at the Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, PA. Hours are Monday through Friday daylight shifts with no evenings, weekends, or holidays required.

Travel to Pine, Wexford Spine, and Passavant locations may be necessary. Applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education for the appropriate title and salary.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy, EKGs and basic lab duties.
• Understanding HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.
• Strong patient communication and education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referrals; schedule appointments; verify insurance.
• Prepare patient rooms and equipment; maintain infection control and inventory.
• Check schedules, organize patient flow; assist patients with walking, transfers, and exams.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic labs; document in the medical record.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality.
• Under physician supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Patient education

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine team at the Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, PA. Hours are Monday through Friday daylight shifts with no evenings, weekends, or holidays required.

Travel to Pine, Wexford Spine, and Passavant locations may be necessary. Applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education for the appropriate title and salary.