Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington, Orthopedic Office

**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 an 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.