Medical Assistant - Mercy (Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics)

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Orthopaedic Surgery at Mercy Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Foot & Ankle team. This role covers back office and front office duties, with daylight hours 8am to 4:30pm and no evenings or weekends.

Applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education. Responsibilities include patient records, scheduling, room preparation, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to perform back and front office duties.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Schedule appointments and verify insurance coverage.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain infection control.
• Take vitals and assist with procedures.
• Assist physicians with phlebotomy, EKGs, and labs.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Front office

Patient care

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

EPIC

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 Orthopaedic Surgery is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their Foot & Ankle team at Mercy Hospital!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours from 8am to 4:30pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties. 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.