Medical Office Assistant

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

About The Position

Schedule: Full-Time, daylight position, 8 AM - 4 PM, M-F + no weekends or holidays. Your experience matters Conemaugh Physicians Group is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Team-oriented and helps out where needed. Open communications. Cross-trained for work-life balance. Great working environment with seasoned staff.

Requirements

Applicants should be a graduate of an approved Medical Office Assistant Program or CNA program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office setting or, equivalent experience.
Individual must have strong clinical skills, be proficient with medical terminology.
Excellent typing and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Greets patients, families and patrons as they arrive to the clinic.
Obtains and verifies all insurance, demographic and financial information with each registration. Updates the information as needed. Obtains copies of insurance cards for the chart.
Monitors for and obtains referrals for patients. Instructs patients of requirement of referral prior to being seen on their appointment date.
Obtains and prepares all patient charts for the clinic visit.
Assists in maintaining patient flow during the patient’s visit.
Requests the medical records and radiology films for patients.
Schedules appointments via computerized system for clinic visits.
Accepts patient payments for bills, copays, etc. and documents accordingly with receipt given to the patient. Posts payment in EPIC accordingly, prepares audit journal and balances daily receipts. Prepares daily deposits accordingly.
Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician and Physician Assistant. Escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patients for exam. Obtains vital signs prior to patient being seen by physician
Discharges patients from clinic with their instructions after being seen by a physician or physician assistant. Assists physician and physician assistant with exam and procedures, as requested. Assists in patient care pre and post procedure and/or clinic visit.
Schedules surgeries, testing, and hospitalizations, works with insurance companies in pre-certification process.
Attends assigned and/or scheduled in-service education meetings and staff meetings.
Promotes an environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety. Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet department volume demands. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Maintenance of office equipment in good operational order.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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