Job description

Patient Care

I. Summary of Responsibilities

This position serves GI office patients.

Job Classification: Category I - A position in which an employee has occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens

II. Qualifications

A. Education: Medical Assistant Certification and/or Associates Degree Preferred

B. Skills: Good communication skills

III. Job Relationships

A. Reports to Patient Care Director

B. Regular interaction with Providers
C. Works cooperatively with Providers and DDA staff of Patient Care as well as other departments

IV. Physical Activities and Requirements

A. Good portion of each day spent standing/walking
B. Risk of exposure to tuberculosis, flu and other airborne viral contaminants, also HIV, Hepatitis

V. Responsibilities – The duties and responsibilities of Patient Care Personnel include, but are not limited to:

A. Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (i.e. height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR)

B. Assist providers with physical exams/sigmoidoscopies/bandings as needed

C. Administer Breath Tests

D. Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request

E. Answer/return calls to patients with questions or concerns when necessary

F. Receive and distribute all EMR documents and emails

G. Order and pre-authorize special injectable and oral medication

H. Hepatitis C patient follow up with lab orders and results, when LPN unavailable

I. Order and monitor sample medications

J. File and track lab and radiology orders to make sure that patients follow through with their care as directed by the providers

K. Track procedure and pathology reports and forward to providers

L. Enter recalls in EMR

M. Keep exam rooms clean, neat and stocked at all times

N. Collect Bio Hazard Red Bags each month for pick up

O. Take inventory as needed to accurately order supplies

P. Schedule procedures, office visits, labs, radiology and consultations when necessary

Q. Log off, shut down and place laptop computers in locked exam room cabinet each evening

R. Other duties as assigned

*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check. In addition, a drug screen will be required. TB testing will also be required for all patient-facing roles.

EEO Statement

At US Digestive Health, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. US Digestive Health is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

US Digestive Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading, PA 19610: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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