Medical Assistant, Expert - UPMC Washington, Foot & Ankle 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

• Make referrals to members of the extended care team and/or notify provider of post discharge needs or discrepancies in plans of care.
• Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
• Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, shifts include 7AM-3:30PM, 7:30AM-4PM, & 8AM-4:30PM.

Location: Washington, Waynesburg, and Cecil, PA Offices. Must be able to travel to all three offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent hospital program, or successful completion and maintenance of certification examination and 1 year of patient care experience, or Two years of direct patient care experience required
• Successfully complete the UPMC preceptor training and serve as a preceptor and mentor to newly hired team members.
• Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• In lieu of the MAS, relevant bachelor's degree accepted.
• 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