Medical Office Assistant - CPG Surgery

Essential Responsibilities:

Answer phones in courteous and appropriate manner in accordance with hospital policy.

Maintain competency in electronic medical record including insurance verification appointment scheduling registration collection of copays and end of day process.

Monitor physician schedules in electronic medical record monitor for appropriate scheduling cancellations etc.

Assist in completing patient forms including FMLA insurance forms and submitting forms to physicians to review and sign. Responsible for sending out forms either by mail or fax and responsible for collecting fee for form completion.

Scan paperwork that needs placed in the patients EMR including outside labs testing forms.

Complete all office tasks each day before close of business.

Assist with incoming mail and sorting mail to appropriate staff. Same for incoming faxes.

Assist in obtaining release of medical record form if outside records are needed. Responsible for scanning outside records into electronic medical record.

Responsible for obtaining ABN information for appropriate billing.

Assist with other front office staff as needed.

Assists medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patients.

Assists with speculum/anoscope exams and cultures wound vac removal of drains and foleys ostomies minor surgical procedures other invasive office procedures.

Demonstrate knowledge of sterility during procedures.

Coordinates and orients new nursing personnel regarding office set-up requirements associated activities and procedures.

Coordinates patient care activities with the hospital.

Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts.

Competently documents visits and notes in EPIC.

Completes inventory and orders medical supplies.

Travels to other offices as needed.

Participates in office Quality Improvement initiatives.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Required: Nurse Aide Training/ Medical Technician Training or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Graduate of Approve Medical Assistant Program or Certified Nurse Assistant.

Experience:

Required: Experience working in the medical field in a Physicians office clinic comparable related medical setting.

Preferred: At least 3 years experience in a medical office setting.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Required: Graduate of an approved Medical Office Assistant Program or CNA program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office setting.

Preferred: CPR or BLS.

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.

Conemaugh Physician Group is seeking a full-time Medical Office Assistant for CPG Surgery in Johnstown PA. The MOA is responsible to performs a variety of clinical/secretarial and general office duties to support department operations. Under the direction of the Practice Manager functions in implementing the established plan of care. Provides care specific to all ages and developmental needs of all patients.

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 5000 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