Oncology Front Office Coordinator — Day Shift (No Evenings)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a full-time Patient Service Coordinator to support the Hillman Cancer Center. You will greet and register patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance, collect co-pays, and assist providers and clinical staff with patient care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, rooming and triage.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of direct patient care or phlebotomy experience, a High School diploma, basic computer skills, and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from multi-disciplinary groups.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

• Completes vital signs, specimen testing and EKGs as needed.
• Organizes daily schedule of patients, greet patients and assigns rooms.
• Orders supplies for unit as necessary.
• Maintains competency requirements.
• Coordinates the ordering of blood products in collaboration with RNs, Blood Bank and Laboratory.
• Greets each person entering the clinic, identifies self and role. Explains processes and procedures to new patients and assists with paperwork.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Phlebotomy license preferred

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a full-time Patient Service Coordinator to support the Hillman Cancer Center. You will greet and register patients, schedule appointments, verify insurance, collect co-pays, and assist providers and clinical staff with patient care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, rooming and triage.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of direct patient care or phlebotomy experience, a High School diploma, basic computer skills, and CPR/BLS.