Lead Medical Assistant - Orthopedics (Day Shift)

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for our Orthopedics office. The role supports physicians with patient care, clerical and organizational tasks, and serves as the lead on day-to-day workflow issues. Training includes EKG, phlebotomy, TB testing, and CLIA lab procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting patient info in the record, coordinating with the manager to improve processes, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. BLS/CPR and MA certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant program completion or national certification required.
• Graduate from LPN/RN/EMT or paramedics program with certification maintained is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Attend routine staff meetings to communicate procedural changes for service quality and safety.
• Support department goals and assist with orientation of new staff.
• Relay instructions and education to patients per provider instruction.
• Document patient information into the medical record and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the manager to identify clinical/nonclinical improvement opportunities.
• Serve as super user of EPIC Care as assigned.
• Attend competency training and demonstrate proficiency in clinical tasks (EKG, phlebotomy, TB testing, wound care) as per policy.
• Handle medical records per HIPAA rules and coordinate forms/requisitions as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion or national certification

Tools

EPIC Care

HIPAA compliance

Vital signs

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for our Orthopedics office. The role supports physicians with patient care, clerical and organizational tasks, and serves as the lead on day-to-day workflow issues. Training includes EKG, phlebotomy, TB testing, and CLIA lab procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting patient info in the record, coordinating with the manager to improve processes, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. BLS/CPR and MA certification are required.