Medical Assistant- New Castle at UPMC

New Castle, 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, HIPAA Compliance, Scheduling Appointments, Insurance Verification, Chart Preparation, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Patient Flow Management, Taking Vitals, Phlebotomy, EKGs, Level One Labs, Procedure Assistance, Medical Record Documentation, OSHA Compliance, Injectable Medication Administration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to join UPMC Regional Orthopedics, Hand and Upper Extremity in New Castle. Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, primarily daylight hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required! Some travel to assist other offices may be required. This position will be responsible for back office and front office duties. Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education. Responsibilities: Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. 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 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. Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 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. Relay instructions to patients/families. Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record. 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. Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate. High school diploma or equivalent is 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) 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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing patient records according to HIPAA, obtaining necessary reports, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and preparing/managing charts for front office duties. Clinical duties involve preparing rooms, maintaining infection control, assisting patients, collecting history/vitals, performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting physicians with procedures.