Front Desk Representative

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Front Office Assistant is responsible for assisting Physician’s in providing good customer service and direction to all patients office. This ensures quality health care and patient satisfaction to meet the needs of patient care within the Physician's office. This position has contact with adolescent patients through geriatric patients. People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience. The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living, and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Certification of Medical Secretary, Medical Office Assistant or Medical Office Technician
• knowledge of ICD-10/CPT coding
• medical terminology
• Experience working in the medical field either in a Physician’s office, clinic, comparable related medical setting.
• Certification of a Medical Secretary, MOA or MOT
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, displaying a pleasant demeanor and employing organizational standards.
• Schedules patient appointments per provider routine.
• Updates demographic/insurance information at each visit.
• Performs patient check in and check out processes.
• Responsible for obtaining ABN information so visits can be billed appropriately.
• Ensures patients get any needed orders when checking out/ schedules as needed.
• Collects co-payments at time of service and accurately post payments to patient account.
• Completes the End of day process per DLP Conemaugh Physician Practices Revenue Cycle Guidelines following DLP Conemaugh Physician Practices Segregation of Duties policy.
• Works front desk queues.
• Scans documents to the patient's chart.
• Completes/ faxes forms, obtain provider signatures.
• Controls Drug Representative Traffic flow.
• Orients new staff as assigned.
• Travels to satellite locations.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Benefits
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED