Medical Assistant - Diabetes and Endocrinology

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Hospital
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
By joining our team as a Medical Assistant, you will be working along an experienced and excited group of staff invested in delivering a quality patient experience. Your role will have a direct patient impact through obtaining prior authorizations, scheduling, and working closely with the entire Endocrinology division to produce necessary provider, nurse, and diabetes educator visits.

We appreciate your interest in joining our engaged group and look forward to seeing your application!

Responsibilities:
  • 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.


Qualifications:

  • 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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 6263905593
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000

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