Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

UPMC International; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC Endocrinology Associates in Lemoyne, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in a full-time, daylight schedule. This onsite role involves assisting providers, managing patient flow, phlebotomy, vital signs, imaging prep, and front-office tasks.

Travel between Endocrinology sites is expected at about 50% and there are no weekend shifts. The position offers exposure to a specialty endocrine practice and opportunities to build essential clinical experience while contributing to Life

Responsabilités

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam rooms and assist as needed.
• Take vitals, collect patient information/history, and perform screenings per provider guidelines.
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms and equipment; maintain infection control and restock supplies.
• Assist physicians with procedures and document patient information in the chart.
• Answer calls, provide patient education, and verify insurance coverage and demographics.

Description du poste

Medical Assistant – Endocrinology

UPMC Endocrinology Associates in Lemoyne is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! This is a great opportunity to work in a specialty setting while supporting providers and patients throughout their care.

Position Details

• Primary location: UPMC Endocrinology Associates, 3 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Lemoyne, PA 17043
• Full-time, daylight schedule
• Schedule may include 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• No weekends
• Onsite position
• Approximately 50% travel between Endocrinology sites
• Opportunity to work within a specialized Endocrinology practice and build valuable clinical experience
• Candidates at all eligible Medical Assistant career ladder levels will be considered

At UPMC, we are committed to providing Life Changing Medicine while creating opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on the patients and communities we serve.

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.
• 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.