Patient Service Coordinator (Medical Assistant/Front Office Role)

UPMC•Coudersport, PA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Patient Service Coordinator with a dual role combining medical assistant and front office responsibilities. The role requires supporting daily operations and patient care by following a provider across two practice locations in Wellsboro and Coudersport, necessitating regular travel between sites. The goal is to keep the practice running smoothly and deliver an exceptional patient experience by utilizing clinical expertise and front-office skills.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Minimum of three years of direct patient care and or phlebotomy experience.
Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from multi-disciplinary groups.
Possesses excellent organizational skills.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy licensure preferred

Responsibilities

Completes vital signs, specimen testing and EKGs as needed.
Organizes daily schedule of patients, greet patients and assigns rooms.
Orders supplies for unit as necessary.
Maintains competency requirements.
Coordinates the ordering of blood products in collaboration with RNs, Blood Bank and Laboratory.
Greets each person entering the clinic, identifies self and role. Explains processes and procedures to new patients and assists with paperwork.
Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
Other Duties as Assigned.
Maintain high visibility. Stationed in a prominent area in the clinic that is readily identifiable and accessible to customer.
Anticipates and responds to meet customer needs.
Respond appropriately to crisis situation as a team member.
Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
Assists in the registration of patients to include verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.
Immediately report any situation that may impact safety of patients, visitors and staff.
Provides front desk coverage as assigned.
Continuously monitors environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic.
Account for all customers in the clinic.
Provides lobby/waiting room coordination and supervision.
Serve as liaison between customer and clinic staff.
Collects 100%25 of copays daily and correctly balances at the end of each day.
Coordinates scheduling to include testing.
Coordinates and manages the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and bone marrow technician.