Medical Office Associate - Benner Pike II

Penn State Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health—Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a Medical Office Associate to join the Benner Pike Suite 2 team. This entry-level administrative role supports front office operations, checks in/out patients, verifies insurance, answers calls, and schedules appointments in a busy dermatology/mohs setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered service in a hospital-affiliated clinic environment, with varied shifts and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Front office support experience or aptitude in a busy clinical setting.
• Ability to verify insurance information and schedule appointments.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Check in and check out patients in a front office role.
• Verify insurance information and collect necessary data.
• Answer office phones and schedule appointments.

Skills

Front desk support

Phone handling

Patient check-in/out

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Office Associate - Benner Pike II

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:State College
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Hours:7:00a - 5:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to the Office Manager for providing front office support.

The Medical Office Associate role is an entry-level admin role where one can learn and grow their career in the healthcare field. The individual will check in and check out patients, verify insurance information, answer the office phones, schedule appointments, and much more! Penn State Health Medical Group Benner Pike – Suite 2 is seeking an individual to join the team! This office hosts two specialties, including Mohs Surgery and Dermatology. We are seeking a personable individual who can work both independently and as part of a team. If you thrive in a busy office setting and enjoy being part of a larger team, Benner Pike Suite 2 could be the perfect fit for you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.