Physician - Infectious Disease jobs in Johnstown, PA

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Job Responsibilities:

• Field patient calls/inquiries

• Obtain any relevant information regarding patient problems
• Relay relevant information to provider and respond to patients as directed
• Document interactions and outcomes

• Provide patient results via telephone as directed by provider

• Test results
• Set up additional testing, if necessary
• Follow-up scheduling as directed
• Review treatment changes, if necessary
• Answer all patient questions as able

• Perform Capsule Endoscopy procedures in office

• Instruct patients on procedure
• Manage documenting and downloading procedure records into system
• Clean and maintain all equipment
• Track supplies and make requests to maintain supply counts

• Assist in managing patient prescriptions

• Provide refills as directed
• Make certain patient is compliant with office/lab requirements
• Place prescriptions as directed
• Process and maintain medication prior authorizations as needed
• Provide patients with medication instruction as directed
• Coordinate with specialty pharmacies regarding patient home/infusion care

• Make referrals to tertiary facilities as directed by provider

• Organize and send all relevant patient information
• Follow up with tertiary facilities to confirm scheduling
• Follow up on any required outside records that are requested

• Communicate interdepartmentally

• Set up IRMC/IPG referrals
• Coordinate/schedule patient testing, when necessary
• Obtain patient results
• Communicate with floor nursing staff regarding inpatient needs

• Prepare providers for office appointments by assisting with chart checks

• Check that all ordered testing is complete with results documented
• Confirm all ordered referrals or counseling has been completed
• Confirm appointments when necessary

• Maintain/track medications sample counts

• Order/obtain samples as needed
• Track samples given to patients
• Disperse samples between GI offices

• Assist office staff with routine tasks as able
• Adhere to all HIPPA guidelines

Qualifications:

Experience and Education: Completion of RN program or a multi-tasked professional with at least two years of experience, preferred in performing front and back-office activities in a medical environment. Current CPR certification.

The IRMC Physician Group is proud to maintain a great work-life balance & company culture, competitive salary & benefits, and career advancement opportunities.