Location: State College,PA, USA
**Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center**
**Location:** US:PA:State College
**Work Type:** PRN
**FTE: 0.001**
**Shift:** Day
**Hours:** 7:00a - 5:30p
**Recruiter Contact:** Lindsay E. Wright at ...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (//{RecruiterEmailAddress})
**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**
Responsible to the Office Manager for providing front office support.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
+ Utilizes working knowledge of patient scheduling system to include scheduling, check-in, cancellations, request (wait) list, per policy and guidelines, and provides appropriate information/directions.
+ Registers (or verifies registration of) patients and ensures information is current and accurate.
+ Collects insurance copayments and other outstanding balances per policy.
+ Answers telephone in a timely and polite manner. Obtains signatures on required forms (HIPAA, Consent to Treat, etc.) Performs check out functions including charge entry, scheduling of appointments, providing patient visit summaries, requisitions, and educational materials to patient.
+ Composes professional, concise eMessages related to patient care needs.
+ Generates patient letters, and manages other patient correspondence as required. -Monitors task lists, eMessage pools, and voice mail lines per guidelines.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
**For more information:**
**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**
+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
**For a full list with more detailed information:**
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?**
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**
_This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._
_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-###-#### between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email ...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance._
**Union:** Non Bargained
**Position** Medical Office Associate - Park Avenue
**Location** US:PA:State College | Clerical and Administrative | Full Time
**Req ID** null