Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington, Orthopedic Office

Orthopedic Practice Opportunity

In our bustling orthopedic practice, you'll build meaningful relationships with patients, collaborate with our enthusiastic team of providers, and thrive in a supportive, family-like atmosphere! If you're passionate about making a difference in patients lives, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• This position will work in the front office & the back office, after receiving their ASPMA (foot x-ray certification).
• Prefer an applicant with experience with authorizations/ICD-10/CPT.
• Prefer an applicant with experience using durable medical equipment.
• Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.
• Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.
• Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.
• Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control, and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.
• Complete clinic procedures as needed by the department.
• Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.
• Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a medical assistant program or on the job medical assistant training program, OR other hands-on patient care experience (CNA/EMT etc.).

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, shifts include 7AM-3:30PM, 7:30AM-4PM, & 8AM-4:30PM. Temporary Saturday clinic between August and October (8AM-12PM).

Location:

Washington, PA Orthopedics Offices primarily, with some travel 1-2 days per week to Waynesburg or Cecil offices.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran