Medical Assistant, Expert – UPMC Washington, Foot & Ankle Office
Description
_**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.
* Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
* 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._
+ 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 renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran