Medical Assistant - UPMC Hamot Foot and Ankle Center

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