Medical Assistant

UPMC Hamot's Foot and Ankle Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Medical Assistant to support our busy specialty practice. This role includes traveling to other office locations approximately 30-40% of the time, offering a dynamic and varied work experience. Prior experience with casting, wound care, and in-office procedures is preferred, as these skills help support our providers and enhance patient care. If you're looking to grow your clinical expertise in a supportive and fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday with shifts scheduled between the hours of 6:45am and 4:30pm with the opportunity to flex in and out time on non-clinic days.

Other work locations may include:

Primary Care Partners-7287 WEST RIDEGE RD FAIRVIEW, PA 16415

Vineyard Primary Care- 2060 N PEARL ST NORTH EAST, PA 16428

Heritage Primary Care- 991 RT 19 WATERFORD, PA 16441

Lakeshore Family Practice- 5241 BUFFALO RD ERIE, PA 16510

NW Orthopedics- 44 CIRCLE ST FRANKLIN, PA 16323

Warren Outpatient Center- 1885 MARKET ST WARREN, PA 16365

Meadville Outpatient Center- 16039 CONNEAUT LAKE RD, SUITE 106 MEADVILLE, PA 16415

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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 keeping appropriate records.

• Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 completed and filed appropriately.

• Other front office responsibilities, as required.

• 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