Medical Assistant, Certified - Orthopedics Full-Time Days at UPMC

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clerical Tasks, Organizational Tasks, Workflow Management, Procedural Changes, Patient Safety, Staff Orientation, Patient Education, Medical Record Documentation, HIPAA Compliance, EPIC Care, Competency Training, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, Phlebotomy, EKG

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Williamsport's Orthopedic Office has a Full-Time Medical Assistant opening! Monday thru Friday; 7a-5p; no weekends and no holidays Purpose: Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as lead person for team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures. Responsibilities: Attends routine meeting with staff to communicate procedural changes to improve service quality and patient safety. Participates in implementation of department goals, processes and procedures. Assists with orientation of new staff members. Relay instructions and education to patients per provider's instruction. Document patient information into the medical record and adhere to all confidentiality requirements and policies. Works directly with the manager to identify opportunities for improvement in regards to clinical/nonclinical functions, infection control procedures. Serves as an office super user of EPIC Care as assigned. Must attend competency training and be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks from training. Includes but not limited to taking vital signs, medication and vaccine administration and passing medication test, CLIA testing collection of labs, TB skin testing, wound care and dressing change and other specific clinical functions (EKG, phlebotomy, ear irrigation) with training and perform clinical procedures according to policy an procedure. Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. Obtain lab/xray reports, hospital notes, referral information. Complete forms/requisitions as needed. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol, room patients and prepare for examination. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of Medical Assistant program, or a national certification from a national certifying organization (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA) or graduated from a LPN or RN or EMT/Paramedics program (must have received and maintained their certification if EMT) required. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Medical Assistant Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will assist physicians with patient care, handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks while serving as the lead for day-to-day workflow issues and office procedures. Responsibilities include relaying instructions to patients, documenting information, performing clinical tasks, and managing medical records.