Medical Assistant - UPMC Washington, Orthopedic Office

**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\:

· Prefer an applicant with experience with authorizations/ICD-10/CPT.

· Prefer an applicant with experience using durable medical equipment.

· Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation.

· Collect patient information/history, take vitals, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.

· Relay instructions to patients and families with clarity and compassion.

· Send and receive patient medical records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.

• Complete clinic procedures as needed by the department.

· Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocols.

· Clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment between visits to maintain infection control, and perform scheduled cleaning and record-keeping.

· Answer calls, providing pertinent information and patient education as directed.

· Administer injectable medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.

Preferred Qualifications\: Completion of a Medical Assistant degree or an on the job training Medical Assistant program is preferred, or other hands on patient care experience (CNA, EMT etc.)

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.