Back to Jobs search

Medical Assistant - Ortho

UPMC • Lititz, PA • 4h ago

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant support Ortho office in Lititz.

Some travel may be required to assist other office locations as needed.

Hours for this position are Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm.

No holidays or weekends!

The ideal candidate would have experience in an orthopedic office and is familiar with casting and splinting.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Purpose:

Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, serves as lead person for team regarding day-to-day workflow issues or office procedures.

Responsibilities:

Guides workflow and/or assigns tasks to other clinical staff.

Participates with creation and implementation of departmental goals, processes and procedures.

Mentors, orients and provides ongoing training to current and new staff members.

Work directly with Manager to identify opportunities for improvement with regards to Clinical/Non-Clinical functions, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Assessments.

Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in all practice category specific tasks.

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.

Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.

Other front office responsibilities, as required.

Clean and prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.

Check schedules and organizing patient flow.

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.

Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs.

Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.

Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health).

Comply with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures.

Medical Assistant:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.

Medical Assistant, Senior:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT)

OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT or NHA)

OR at least 1-year prior patient care experience required.

Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks

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

Clearances must be dated within 90 days

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

UPMC

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Medical Assistant - Ortho (Hershey)

UPMC • Hershey, PA • 4h ago

Hospital & Medical

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Medical Assistant to support the Ortho Oncologist provider at the Ortho office in Hershey. Those with healthcare experience will be given priority over those wi...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Physician - Cocoa Family Medicine

Penn State Health • Hershey, PA • 13h ago

Hospital & Medical

Penn State Health - Medical Group Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Hours: 0730-1730 Recruiter Contact: Please contact Amber L. Winters at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (//%7BRecruiterE...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant - Surgery Suite

Penn State Health • Hershey, PA • 13h ago

Hospital & Medical

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify ? Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8:00a-4:30p Recruiter Contact: Carlee Maiman at...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Physician Assistant Hospitalist - Hematology Oncology

Penn State Health • Hershey, PA • 13h ago

Hospital & Medical

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Varied Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes Hours: 12 Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel N. Jones at rjones7@penns...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Full Time Home Health Physical Therapist - $10k sign on bonus

BAYADA Home Health Care • Wyomissing, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time New Grads welcome to apply! BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a Per Diem, Part Time, and Full Time opportunity performing...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Weekend Registered Nurse-Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Wyomissing, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

We have a Weekend Registered Nurse opportunity open now doing home health visits throughout Berks County **. Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great work/life balance. Join us today! Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits:** BAY...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Reading, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

BAYADA Home Health is looking for compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team to do home health visits. This office services our adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories thr...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Surgical Tech

Health Advocates Network • Lebanon, PA • 2d ago

Hospital & Medical

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities ? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and per diem allowances...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Surgical Tech

Health Advocates Network • Lebanon, PA • 2d ago

Hospital & Medical

2d ago

Go to Apply

Licensed Practical Nurse - Wernersville State Hospital (1st and 2nd shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wernersville, PA • 3d ago

Hospital & Medical

Reference #: 5079229 THE POSITION Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a hardworking, passionate, and caring person who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable citizens. Apply to...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.