Medical Assistant, ENT Oakland Job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania US
Medical Assistant, ENT Oakland
University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to help support the Department of Otolaryngology Main Office for its UPMC Physician Services Oakland location at Eye Ear location. Might require travel to other office locations within the Department. This position is Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction. 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. Basic Qualifications -High school diploma is required. -Successful completion of Medical Assistant program preferred or equivalent hospital program or minimum of one year of direct patient care experience. Strongly prefer medical assistant experience and experience in Otolaryngology. -Prior authorizations and radiology orders experience preferred -Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities. Licensure/Certifications - CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation -Act 33, 34 and 73 required within first 30 days of employment Salary Range: 11.01 13.43 16.44 UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. ------------