Medical Assistant (Three Rivers Orthopedics)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Medical Assistant for Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates at the St. Margaret Hospital Campus. The role includes back office and front office duties with daytime hours Monday to Friday, 7:15am to 3:45pm, and no evenings or weekends. Experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Applicants will be placed on the Medical Assistant Career Ladder based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports and schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain infection control; manage inventory of supplies.
• Assist patients with exams and procedures; take vitals and collect specimens.
• Provide patient education and answer calls with pertinent information.
• Administer injections and vaccines under supervision when appropriate.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA and department policies; maintain confidentiality.

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 Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates out of St. Margaret Hospital Campus!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours from 7:15am to 3:45pm. 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.