Medical Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery, Evening Clinic)

UPMC; Criders Corners (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC’s Orthopedic Surgery Department seeks a Part-Time Medical Assistant for the Evening Walk-In Clinic at the Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, PA. The role supports back office and front office duties with a schedule Monday through Friday, 4:30pm–9pm, no weekends or holidays.

Applicants with Medical Assistant experience are preferred; training will align you within the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education, with opportunities to grow in patient care,

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Back office and front office duties experience beneficial
• Ability to manage patient flow and medical records

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes and referral information; schedule appointments and verify insurance.
• Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments; maintain infection control and restock supplies.
• Check schedules, accompany patients to exam rooms, assist with walking, transfers and specimen collection.
• Answer calls and provide patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs and level one labs; assist physicians with procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulatory policies and organizational procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

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, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC Department of Orthopedic Surgery is looking for a Part-Time Medical Assistant to join the Evening Walk-In Clinic at the Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, PA.

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, from 4:30pm to 9pm. No 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.