Oncology Office Assistant – Daytime Scheduling

UPMC; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking an Office Assistant to support a medical oncology practice in Beaver, PA. This full-time role involves scheduling, registering patients, handling inquiries, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth, timely care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of medical office experience, and familiarity with medical terminology and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year work experience in a medical office preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Word processing and computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify information and records in the medical record and scheduling system.
• Schedule, coordinate, and reschedule patient appointments and relay messages to staff.
• Greet and register patients, provide instructions and directions, and manage check-in/out functions.
• Maintain waiting area cleanliness and order.
• Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments.
• Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages, and provide information.
• Update physician schedules and ensure proper scheduling and confirmations.
• Complete encounter forms and referrals, generate billing information.
• Answer questions regarding appointments and testing.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and data.
• Use automated financial management system for scheduling and billing tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Scheduling software

Microsoft Word

Job description

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking an Office Assistant to support a medical oncology practice in Beaver, PA. This full-time role involves scheduling, registering patients, handling inquiries, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth, timely care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of medical office experience, and familiarity with medical terminology and EMR systems.