Medical Assistant

UPMC Rooney Sports Complex is hiring a Medical Assistant to support multiple physicians in a fast-paced Orthopaedic practice seeing more than 100 patients daily at 3200 S. Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. This Monday through Friday daylight position offers varying shifts between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM and plays a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency while delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting physicians with clinical, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks; coordinating patient appointments; verifying insurance coverage and demographic information; preparing and managing patient charts; obtaining lab reports, imaging results, hospital records, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; and sending and receiving medical records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, high-volume environment and be committed to providing exceptional patient service and support.

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.