Medical Office Associate - Lime Spring Specialties

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Lime Spring Specialties in Lancaster, PA is seeking a full-time Medical Office Associate to join our team. The role handles patient check-in/out, schedules follow-ups, verifies insurance, and collects co-pays in a busy multi-specialty practice.

The MOA will answer calls, manage faxes, monitor the E-Message pool, and facilitate release of information to the HIM system. High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills and office knowledge.
• Healthcare administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in and out of appointments.
• Schedule follow-up appointments.
• Verify patient insurance information.
• Collect patient co-pays at the point of service.
• Answer telephones and manage incoming communications.
• Sort faxes and oversee the E-Message pool.
• Process release of medical information to the HIM system.

Skills

Scheduling

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Insurance verification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HIM system

Job description

Medical Office Associate - Lime Spring Specialties

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:10 hr shifts 7:00a - 5:00p, day off W

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Located in scenic Lancaster, PA; the Penn State Health Lime Spring Specialties office is seeking a full-time Medical Office Associate to join the team. This office hosts over 40 specialties, including, but not limited to: Dermatology, Urology, Uro-Gynecology, ENT, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Breast Care, Pain Management, Cardiology, Vascular, and Neurology. Lime Spring Specialties operates on a weekday/daytime basis Monday through Friday, so no weekends, or holidays are scheduled. The selected Medical Office Associate will be responsible for checking patients in and out of appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments, verifying insurance, and collecting patient co-pay. Other administrative duties will include answering phones, sorting faxes, overseeing the E-Message pool, and processing release of medical information to the HIM system. The ideal MOA will present strong communication skills and office knowledge. Computer literacy is valuable. PSH Lime Spring Specialties accommodates over 300 patients/day, so previous experience in healthcare administration is beneficial. Join the Lime Spring Specialties office today!

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 Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby 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.