Front Office Assistant

Front Office Assistant - Somerset Outpatient Center-7479-10039DescriptionWe are seeking a full-time Front Office Assistant for the Somerset Outpatient Center in Somerset, PA. The FOA is responsible for providing support to physicians in delivering exceptional customer service and patient care within the Somerset Outpatient Clinic, which offers a range of clinical specialties including OB/GYN, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Cardiology, and Pulmonary Medicine.Who We Are: 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. Where We Are: 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. Why Choose Us: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Professional Development and Growth Opportunities And much more… QualificationsEssential Responsibilities: Answer phones. Registration process – EPIC. 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. Send tasks if applicable to either Physicians or Clinical staff. Check patients out and make follow-up appointments. Fax paperwork, inner office mail and US postal mail. Collect co-payments at time of service and accurately post payments to patient account. Verify interfaced labs/results have been successfully transmitted into patients EMR. End of day process. Scan paperwork that needs placed in the patients EMR. Complete all office tasks each day before close of business. Scanning of labs and testing in patient charts. Scanning records into HER. Schedule testing and surgeries. Obtain authorization for testing and surgeries. Travel to Satellite locations as needed. Job Qualifications:Education: Required: High School Graduate.Preferred: Graduate of Medical Secretarial School or Medical Office Assistant. Experience: Preferred: Experience working in the medical field either in a Physician’s office, clinic or other related medical office settings. Medical Terminology. Certification/Licensure/Registration:Required: Current PA Driver's License. EEOC Statement: Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.JobAdministration/ClericalPrimary LocationPennsylvania-SomersetScheduleFull-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr/shift, weekdays only