Medical Assistant (Bethel Park, Orthopaedics)

UPMC; Bethel (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Bethel Park is seeking a Medical Assistant to support multiple physicians in a busy orthopaedic practice. Duties include patient care, front-office tasks, and maintaining high-quality patient satisfaction.

Occasional injections and vaccines may be administered under supervision, with responsibilities spanning chart preparation, specimen collection, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Great benefits and growth opportunities are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Responsibilities include assisting physicians, clerical tasks, and patient care per provider guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks.
• Manage patient records and scheduling with HIPAA compliance.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain infection control.
• Take vitals and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Administer injections and vaccines under supervision.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Phlebotomy

EKG

Job description

Are you a Medical Assistant 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!

UPMC Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their team in Bethel Park!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position supports multiple physicians in a busy orthopaedic practice (100+ patients per day) and plays a crucial role in maintaining operational efficiency while delivering high quality patient care. Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

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 UPMC Health System policies and procedures.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.