Medical Office Assistant - Cardiac Surgery

LifePoint Health; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johnstown seeks a full-time Medical Office Assistant to support cardiac surgery operations. The role involves clinical and secretarial duties including patient interaction, chart management, and scheduling. Candidates should have strong clinical skills and a background in medical office settings.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills with proficiency in medical terminology.
• Excellent typing and computer skills.
• Experience preferred in a physician office setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and manages registration and insurance verification.
• Schedules appointments and prepares patient charts for visits.
• Assists in patient care under the supervision of physicians.

Skills

Clinical skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an approved Medical Office Assistant Program or CNA program

Job description

Conemaugh Physician Group is seeking a full-time Medical Office Assistant for Cardiac Surgery in Johnstown, PA. The MOA is responsible forperforming a variety of clinical/secretarial and general office duties to support department operations. Under the direction of the Practice Manager, functions in implementing the established plan of care. Provides care specific to ages and developmental needs of all patients.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.

Where We Are:

The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living, and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Essential Responsibilities:

Greets patients, families and patrons as they arrive to the clinic.

Obtains and verifies all insurance, demographic and financial information with each registration. Updates the information as needed. Obtains copies of insurance cards for the chart.

Monitors for and obtains referrals for patients. Instructs patients of requirement of referral prior to being seen on their appointment date.

Obtains and prepares all patient charts for the clinic visit.

Assists in maintaining patient flow during the patient’s visit.

Requests the medical records and radiology films for patients.

Schedules appointments via computerized system for clinic visits.

Accepts patient payments for bills, copays, etc. and documents accordingly with receipt given to the patient.

Posts payment in EPIC accordingly, prepares audit journal and balances daily receipts.

Prepares daily deposits accordingly.

Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician and Physician Assistant.

Escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patients for exam.

Obtains vital signs prior to patient being seen by physician

Discharges patients from clinic with their instructions after being seen by a physician or physician assistant.

Assists physician and physician assistant with exam and procedures, as requested.

Assists in patient care pre and post procedure and/or clinic visit.

Schedules surgeries, testing, and hospitalizations, works with insurance companies in pre-certification process.

Attends assigned and/or scheduled in-service education meetings and staff meetings.

Promotes an environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety.

Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet departmentvolume demands.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance withdepartmental policies and procedures.

Maintenance of office equipment in good operational order.

Job Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Graduate of an approved Medical Office Assistant Program or CNA program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office setting.

Experience:
Required:
Individual must have strong clinical skills, be proficient with medical terminology.
Excellent typing and computer skills.

Preferred: Two to three years' experience in a physician office setting.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:
Preferred: Medical Office Assistant Certification.

EEOC Statement:

Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.