Medical Assistant - UPMC Hamot Physician Network - Multiple Opportunities
UPMC
- Erie, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Answer calls and provide pertinent information including patient education as directed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
- Complete forms/requisition.
- Schedule appointments.
- Verify insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Prepare and manage charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKG's, and level one labs; perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure and assist physicians with procedures.
- Document patient information into the medical record.
- 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; restock exam/procedure rooms.
- Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance, Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations.
- Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.