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Office Assistant

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Location: Johnstown,PA, USA

Date: 2024-12-14T08:37:14Z

Job Description:

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Look no further! UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a full-time Office Assistant to support our growing Johnstown medical oncology office. If you're passionate about efficient patient care, excellent communication, and contributing to a dynamic team, this role is for you.

Why Choose Us?

* Meaningful Work: As an Office Assistant, you'll play a vital role in making and scheduling patient appointments, ensuring timely and efficient service.

* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday-Friday daylight schedule-no evenings, weekends, or holidays!

* Patient-Centric Approach: Assist patients both in person and over the phone, providing essential information and collaborating with various departments.

* Ideal Candidate: If you have prior experience in an outpatient medical office, are comfortable with high call volumes, and have a knack for electronic medical records and medical terminology, we want to hear from you!

* Make an Impact: Explore this opportunity and discover how you can positively influence the lives of others while building the career you've always dreamed of. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

* Verify necessary information and records in the medical record and computerized scheduling system.

* Schedule, coordinate, and reschedule patient's appointments. Relay necessary messages to staff and providers.

* Greet and register patients in a polite, prompt, helpful manner. Provide any necessary instructions/directions. Inform appropriate department/person of person's arrival performing appropriate check-in and check-out functions.

* Maintain clean, orderly waiting area including beverage area and reading materials.

* Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments.

* Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information.

* Maintain and update current information on physician's schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.

* Complete necessary paperwork such as encounter forms and referrals. Use a computer system to generate the information necessary for billing.

* Answer questions regarding patient appointments and testing.

* Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.

* Utilize appropriate modules of the automated financial management system for scheduling, information verification, entering charges, co-payment collection/ reconciliation and other tasks.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED is required.

* 1 year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.

* Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

* Word processing and computer experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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