What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Pain Management, Coudersport position at UPMC?
UPMC Cole Memorial Medical Group is currently hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for the Pain Management Clinic in Coudersport, PA. This position works Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, with no weekends or major holidays.
Purpose:
Assist physicians with various aspects of patient care (including clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks) ensuring patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate patient flow, room patients, collect medical histories, obtain vital signs, perform screenings, and provide patient instructions and education as directed.
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, instruments, and equipment; ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, supply inventory, and restocking in accordance with department protocols.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, Level I laboratory testing, and other clinical procedures; assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Administer injectable medications and vaccines under physician direction and accurately document patient information, procedures, and clinical activities in the medical record.
- Coordinate appointments, referrals, laboratory and imaging results, forms, requisitions, and other clinical documentation to support patient care.
- Support front office operations by answering phones, responding to patient inquiries, verifying demographics and insurance information, managing patient charts, and processing medical records in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all UPMC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CLIA, and Pennsylvania Department of Health standards.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000