Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist (Medical Office)

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Medical Office Associate for the Contingency Pool. The role involves front-desk duties, scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and day-end reconciliation on behalf of core staff in a team or independent setting.

The ideal candidate will work well in a team and alone, with a required eight-week introductory training. Punctuality and completion of training are emphasized for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in and out of appointments.
• Schedule follow-up appointments.
• Verify insurance.
• Complete referrals.
• Collect co-pay.
• Complete end-of-day reconciliation.
• Complete administrative duties as assigned by the host office.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Medical Office Associate for the Contingency Pool. The role involves front-desk duties, scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and day-end reconciliation on behalf of core staff in a team or independent setting.

The ideal candidate will work well in a team and alone, with a required eight-week introductory training. Punctuality and completion of training are emphasized for success in this position.