Office Assistant at UPMC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Office Experience, Medical Terminology, Word Processing, Computer Skills, Patient Registration, Appointment Scheduling, Customer Service, Confidentiality, Communication, Record Keeping, Billing, Check-in Procedures, Check-out Procedures, Information Verification, Data Entry, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Western Maryland's GI Clinic is looking for a full time Office Assistant! This position will work Monday through Friday within the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. If you have previous registration or front desk office experience and are looking for a new and rewarding role helping to create a seamless process for our patients, make sure to take a look at the details below! Responsibilities: Verify necessary information and records in the medical record and computerized scheduling system. Schedule, coordinate, and reschedule patient's appointments. Relay necessary messages to staff and providers. Greet and register patients in a polite, prompt, helpful manner. Provide any necessary instructions/directions. Inform appropriate department/person of person's arrival performing appropriate check-in and check-out functions. Maintain clean, orderly waiting area including beverage area and reading materials. Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments. Answer telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information. Maintain and update current information on physician's schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed. Complete necessary paperwork such as encounter forms and referrals. Use computer system to generate information necessary for billing. Answer questions regarding patient appointments and testing. Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Utilize appropriate modules of the automated financial management system for scheduling, information verification, entering charges, co-payment collection/ reconciliation and other tasks. High school diploma or GED is required. 1 year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Word processing and computer experienc e preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Office Assistant will verify patient information, schedule appointments, and greet patients in a professional manner. Additional duties include maintaining the waiting area, answering phone calls, and ensuring confidentiality of medical records.