Clinical Assistant- Rheumatology-Full Time

Clinical Assistant–   Rheumatology  ( Full Time )

 Deliver Compassionate Care and Make a Difference Every Day!

Rheumatology   is seeking a Full Time Clinical Assistant to join our dedicated team serving  Sayre, PA and nearby communities. 

The Clinical Assistant provides  both clinical and administrative support within an outpatient practice. This position works closely with providers, patients, and care teams to deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining efficient office operations. Responsibilities include obtaining patient information, assisting with examinations, coordinating care, scheduling appointments, and supporting day-to-day clinical activities

Your Workday:

Full Time 40 hours- Typical hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 dayshift 

What You’ll Receive: 

• Up to a $5,000 Sign on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Immediate PTO accrual
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee wellness and support resources

        Recognized Excellence:

• FBest Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek
• America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes 
• America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes 
• America's Best Employers for Women 2025 – Forbes

Sayre Rheumatology :

Guthrie Rheumatology specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and bones, including arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, vasculitis, autoimmune diseases, myositis, bursitis, and osteoarthritis. As a Clinical Assistant, you'll support patients managing chronic conditions that can significantly impact their quality of life.

Position Summary: 

Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature.  Maintains records and  applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more Providers in Clinic.  Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

Education, License, Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 

Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills a must.  Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi‐task.

Essential Functions: 

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history.  
• Determines vital signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.
• Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment

Other Duties: 

• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.  
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc).  
• Performs other clerical functions as necessary.  
• Exhibits good telephone etiquette.
• Quotes patient self‐pay balances at time of scheduling.  
• Informs patients of their financial obligations.  
• Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.
• Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Become familiar with ICD‐9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient appointments for X‐ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.  
• Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre‐certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.  
• Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.  
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.

Updated 8.20.25