Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

UPMC•Coudersport, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Cole Memorial Medical Group is currently hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for the outpatient Orthopedics office in Coudersport, PA. This position is scheduled Monday-Friday dayshift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with no weekends or major holidays. Apply today and join our team of exceptional healthcare professions in their mission of delivering Life Changing Medicine to our community. Purpose: Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Basic Life Support (BLS), OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience, or successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program.

Responsibilities

Check schedules and organize patient flow.
Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams, etc.
Collect patient information/history; take vitals, perform screenings per provider guidelines.
Relay instructions to patients/families.
Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
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 keep appropriate records.
Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs.
Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Document patient information in the medical record.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
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.
Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
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 is completed and filed appropriately.
Other front office responsibilities, as required.