Medical Assistant

Overview: Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states the care of the patient is our reason for existence, and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The Dialysis Home Therapies Medical Assistant , under the direction of supervisor and/or physician, assists with the normal day-to-day tasks associated with our Home Therapies (PD & Home Hemo) Dialysis Program in Pittsburgh. Schedule: Full-time, five 8-hour shifts Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits Life and long-term care insurance provided at no additional expense to employee Paid time off (PTO) including holidays Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent Education reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program Among others Responsibilities: What You Can Expect: Performs a variety of tasks normally associated with a home program dialysis clinic. Assists in registration, examination, treatment, check-out, and reappointment of patients under the direction of the physician and team leader. Receives and interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information in patients' medical records. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Requests medications, lab tests, diagnostic tests, and specialty referrals upon the physicians orders. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a home dialysis program. Qualifications: Successful Candidates Bring: Excellent communication skills Desire to collaborate with care team members Education/Training: Requires a high school diploma and Medical Assistant certificate 3-5 years of relevant Medical Assistant experience preferred, but not required DCIs Differentiator: Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nations largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at or . Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible. For more information about equal opportunity please see: and Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at:

Created: 2024-11-19