Medical Assistant, BMA Neurology

Are you a Medical Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is looking for a Medical Assistant to work at our Neurology office in Altoona! Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred!

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.