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Medical Assistant, Expert - UPMC Washington, Foot & Ankle Office, UPMC
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UPMC
Washington, PA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
- 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:
- Make referrals to members of the extended care team and/or notify provider of post discharge needs or discrepancies in plans of care.
- Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.
- Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
- 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.
- 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.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
- Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure. Assist physicians with procedures. Document patient information into the medical record.
- Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.