Medical Office Specialist: Patient Access & Scheduling

Heritage Valley Health System; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Health System's Moon Township location is seeking an office-based coordinator to support patient information flow in a busy physician practice. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals and discharges, verifying insurance, obtaining pre-certifications, and scheduling tests, procedures and follow-ups.

Strong communication and computer skills with EHR experience are required. Successful candidates will work closely with medical staff to ensure accurate patient data and smooth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year healthcare office experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, computer applications, and EHR
• Clearances completed within 90 days of commencing employment
• Strong communication with staff and patients

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient information including referral process, discharge process, insurance verification, pre-certifications and authorizations
• Schedule appointments for tests, procedures and follow ups
• Perform other physician office-based clerical/administrative duties as needed

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer applications

Electronic health records

Communication skills

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

ICD-9 and CPT coding knowledge

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Heritage Valley Health System's Moon Township location is seeking an office-based coordinator to support patient information flow in a busy physician practice. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals and discharges, verifying insurance, obtaining pre-certifications, and scheduling tests, procedures and follow-ups.

Strong communication and computer skills with EHR experience are required. Successful candidates will work closely with medical staff to ensure accurate patient data and smooth