Medical Assistant II, Endocrinology Assoc
Company: UPMC
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: July 16, 2021
Job Description:
Description
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.
- New hires eligible for sign on
bonus.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
is required.
- Successful completion of Medical
Assistant program preferred or equivalent hospital program or
minimum of one year of direct patient care
experience.
- 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
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with
renewal
Clearances must be dated
within 90 days
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC, Harrisburg , Medical Assistant II, Endocrinology Assoc, Other , Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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