Medical Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Paid leave including Sick Leave

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Medical Administrative Assistant to support patient information and billing during hospital stays. The role involves confirming demographics, introducing the Apogee system, and verifying insurance while updating patient data.

The position is site-based in a hospital setting, with 5:00 am–1:00 pm shifts, rotating weekends/holidays. Prior healthcare administration experience is preferred; immunization records may be required.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of administrative or patient-facing experience.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 & ICD-10 codes is helpful.
• Experience in a hospital or administrative healthcare setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle the initial step of the billing process for patients during their hospital stay/visit.
• Verify patient demographics and introduce the Apogee billing system to patients.
• Verify insurance and enter patient information into the system.
• Assist with in-person patient interactions to clarify details and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Administrative experience

Patient-facing

Tools

Apogee billing system

Hospital information systems

Job description

Medical Administrative Assistant

LHH is looking for a friendly and organized Patient Information Coordinator (PIC) who will play a key role in ensuring a smooth and seamless billing process for patients during their hospital stay. This position will involve a mix of administrative work, patient interactions, and system updates to assist with verifying insurance and demographics, while minimizing confusion around billing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle the first step of the billing process for patients during their hospital stay/visit.
• Confirm patient demographics and introduce the Apogee billing system to patients.
• Verify insurance and enter patient information into the system.
• May have some in-person patient interactions to clarify details and ensure the accuracy of the information provided.

Qualifications:

• 6 months to a year of relevant experience in an administrative or patient-facing role (entry-level candidates are welcome).
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 & ICD-10 codes is helpful, especially for entering information into the system.
• Experience working in a hospital or administrative healthcare setting is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Must provide proof of immunization records or have a titer drawn.

Details

• Type: Temp to Hire. Will be made a permanent employee if they are a good fit.
• Schedule/Hours: 5:00 am - 1:00 pm Rotating holidays and weekends (usually every other weekend and holiday)
• Pay Rate: $19/hr
• Location: The role is located in an office within a hospital in Johnstown, PA. The PIC will be working alongside hospital staff to ensure efficient patient information management.

Pay Details: $19.00 per hour

Search managed by: Erin Fuqua

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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