Office Assistant II - Radiation Oncology at UPMC

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Word Processing, Computer Experience, Patient Registration, Billing Processes, Transcription, Documentation Review, Appointment Scheduling, Insurance Authorization, Office Supply Management, Phone Communication, Patient Check-in, Patient Check-out, Chart Preparation, Waiting Area Maintenance, Message Relay

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a full-time Office Assistant II to join our Radiation Oncology Department at the UPMC Divine Providence campus. This is a day shift position, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays, offering a consistent 40-hour work week. Responsibilities: Verify and update patient information in the medical record and scheduling system; prepare charts for upcoming appointments. Complete necessary paperwork, including encounter forms and referrals; generate billing information using the computer system. Maintain a clean and welcoming waiting area, including beverage and reading materials. Greet and register patients promptly and courteously; provide directions and instructions as needed. Answer questions regarding appointments and testing; perform check-in and check-out procedures. Assist with inpatient billing processes. Support physicians with transcription and dictation concerns; review documentation for accuracy. Process medical records release requests in accordance with policy. Monitor office supply levels and assist with ordering and inventory management. Maintain and update physician schedules; ensure accurate patient scheduling and appointment confirmations. Answer and screen phone calls, take messages, and provide information in a professional manner. Schedule diagnostic testing and obtain insurance authorizations, verifications, and referrals in a timely manner. Use the financial management system to schedule appointments, verify information, enter charges, collect and reconcile co-payments. Coordinate, schedule, and reschedule patient appointments; relay messages to staff and providers as needed. High school diploma or GED Three years of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Word processing and computer experience required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ACT 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Office Assistant II will verify and update patient information, prepare charts for appointments, and assist with billing processes. Additional responsibilities include greeting patients, answering questions, and maintaining office supplies.