Rheumatology Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UPMC's Rheumatology Clinic is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support providers and patients across multiple subspecialties. In this role you will use your clinical and front-office skills to help deliver excellent care.

Under physician supervision, you will perform vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs, room preparation, chart management, scheduling, and patient education while maintaining HIPAA compliance and infection control.

Aufgaben

• Send/receive patient records per HIPAA and regulations.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Schedule appointments. Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics. Prepare and manage charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
• 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. Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Check schedules and organize 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.

Jobbeschreibung

UPMC's Rheumatology Clinic is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support providers and patients across multiple subspecialties. In this role you will use your clinical and front-office skills to help deliver excellent care.

Under physician supervision, you will perform vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs, room preparation, chart management, scheduling, and patient education while maintaining HIPAA compliance and infection control.