Medical Assistant or Senior (Regional Orthopaedics)

UPMC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

UPMC in New Castle, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Regional Orthopaedics team. The role covers back office and front office duties with daytime hours; travel to Hermitage may be required for staffing.

Previous MA experience is preferred, and applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education. Primary responsibilities include handling patient records, scheduling, room preparation, patient flow, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs,

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Back office and front office duties.
• Salary is determined by the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulatory rules.
• Obtain lab reports, schedule appointments, verify insurance.
• Prepare exam rooms; maintain infection control and inventory.
• Assist with patient flow, vital signs, and data collection.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic lab tests.
• Administer injectable meds and vaccines under physician supervision.
• Document information in medical records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG administration

HIPAA compliance

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,

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the Regional Orthopaedics team in New Castle, PA. Travel may be required to the Hermitage office location if needed for staffing.

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.