Medical Assistant or Senior (Orthopaedic Surgery)

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant Senior to join the team. The role includes back office and front office duties with daytime hours, Monday through Friday, no evenings or weekends.

Previous MA experience is preferred, and applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Send/receive patient records in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, schedule appointments, verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; manage charts.
• Prepare patient rooms and equipment; maintain infection control and inventory.
• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms and assist with transfers.
• Collect patient information/history, take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and clinic procedures; document patient information.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health; maintain confidentiality and follow UPHC policies.
• Under physician supervision administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient care

Description du poste

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 Orthopaedic Surgery is looking for a Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant Senior to join their team in Monroeville, PA!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. 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.