Medical Office Assistant

Conemaugh Health System, Duke LifePoint Healthcare; Ebensburg (Cambria County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off and disability coverage

Tuition assistance and 401(k) match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Medical Office Assistant to support front desk operations, including referrals, pre-certifications, and co-pays, and to schedule patient appointments. You will assist staff in care plans, prepare patients for exams, and help maintain smooth clinic flow.

You will escort patients, handle routine data entry, maintain supplies and documentation, and support physicians during exams as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide front office support including referrals, pre-certifications, co-pays, and patient data collection.
• Schedule appointments and register patients; assist staff in care plans and exams.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, prepare patients, and assist physicians during exams as needed.

Skills

Front desk

Data entry

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

• Low turnover reflecting team stability
• Highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• Peer-to-peer recognition
• Strong focus on staff well-being and safety culture

Job Summary

Provides front office support duties including, but not limited to, obtaining referrals and pre-certifications, collecting co-pays and missing patient data, scheduling appointments, and coding fee slips. Assist medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patient. Escort patient to exam rooms, prepare patients for exam. Assist physician on patient exams as required and when requested.

How You’ll Contribute

• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Reviews provider orders prior to patient leaving the clinic.
• Obtains informed consent for invasive procedures.
• Schedules referral appointments as necessary or as instructed by the provider. Maintains patient information in the computer system.
• Schedules and registers patients. Maintains patient information on the computer system.
• Post charges, completes paperwork, collects copays, deductibles and account balances.
• Assists in the completion of "end of day balancing/closing" and deposit preparations for courier pickup.
• Assists medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patients.
• Escort patient to exam rooms, prepare patients for exam.
• Assist physician on patient exams as required and when requested.
• Collect specimens and process either at office or by sending to lab.
• Handles telephone inquiries.
• Assists physicians and mid-level providers in completing prescription renewals electronically.
• Perform vitals
• Documents in electronic medical record patient vitals, updates med lists, assists in completing electronic flow sheets and documents electronically all treatments, injections, etc.
• Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts, as needed.
• Performs and documents special tests, i.e. audiometry, eye tests, EKG's.
• Complete prior authorizations
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of infection control policies.
• Assists in maintaining office supply inventory. Inventory stock and reorder as necessary. Maintain supply levels that will insure smooth workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

More About Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has 537 inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care beds and is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs, School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.