Medical Office Assistant

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Ebensburg (Cambria County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Disability coverage

Education and certification tuition

Career growth opportunities

Employee well‑being programs

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Medical Office Assistant to provide front-office support and assist care plans. You will escort patients, collect data, and support physicians during exams in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role emphasizes patient flow, data accuracy, and adherence to infection control. Lifepoint Health offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities across its network.

Qualifications

• Front office duties include referrals/pre-certifications, co-pays, patient data, scheduling, and fee slips.
• Assist medical staff in carrying out care plans and preparing patients for exams.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist during physician exams as requested.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment and supplies: reordering, stocking, cleaning, troubleshooting.
• Performs administrative duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Schedules and registers patients; maintains patient information in the computer system.
• Post charges, completes paperwork, collects copays/deductibles/balances.
• Assists with end-of-day closing and deposit preparations.
• Transcribes labs and processes tests; documents vitals in EMR.
• Demonstrates infection control knowledge.
• Maintains inventory and reorders supplies to ensure smooth workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Front office support

Scheduling appointments

Data entry

Reception duties

Vital signs documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

A Medical Office Assistant who excels in this role:

• 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

Applicants should have:

• 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.