Medical Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery, Oakland)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Orthopaedic Surgery team in Oakland, PA. The role focuses on back-office duties with patient care responsibilities and travel to nearby offices as needed. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4pm, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Applicants with prior Medical Assistant experience are preferred and will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education. Travel may be required to support staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to manage front/back office tasks.
• Strong attention to HIPAA regulations and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient records in accordance with HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and schedule/verify appointments; manage patient demographics.
• Prepare exam rooms, maintain infection control, and restock supplies.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

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 is looking for a Medical Assistant to join Orthopaedic Surgery in Oakland, PA!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours from 7:30am to 4pm. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! This position will be responsible for back office duties. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred! Travel may be required to nearby Orthopaedic Surgery offices when needed for staffing.

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 screens 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.