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Medical Assistant I- Part Time, Children's Orthopedics

  • Job ID: 964517277
  • Status: Part-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours: Flexible Monday through Friday
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
  • Department: 65551 POP15 ORTHO Pediatric Ortho
  • Location: 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $16.04 to $25.14 / hour

Description

Children's Hospital Orthopedic Department is hiring a Medical Assistant to join their team! This is a Part Time position. The Medical Assistant will work with the Orthopedics department and perform duties as casting, brace fitting, prepping charts, along with front and back office duties. This position will work Monday through Friday, flexible hours. Shifts are tentatively two 8-hour shifts with one 4-hour shift. No evenings, weekends, or holidays required!

**Sign On Bonus available for qualified candidates**

We offer opportunity for advacement through the Medical Assistant Career ladder. Looking to jump-start that career at one of America's top 10 pediatric hospitals? Apply Now! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Medical Assistant Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Purpose:
Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.

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.
  • Proficiency in Cerner demonstrating ability to access patient chart, produce various notes, find necessary information for visit.
  • Remove and apply various casts, splints, sutures/staples. Application of durable medical equipment (slings, cast boots, knee braces, slings, etc.)
  • Chart preparation-everything is indicated on schedule for physician, including but not limited to what films are needed, injury sustained, etc.
  • Perform complete intake as per Meaningful Use. Height, Weight, Blood pressure, tobacco use, update medication list, family history and dispensing of depart summary
  • Travel to satellite offices as scheduled and requested.

 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program, or a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience is preferred.
  • 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

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