Patient Service Coordinator (Medical Assistant/Front Office Role)

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center as a Patient Service Coordinator in New Castle, PA. You will play a crucial role in providing patient care in a dynamic front-office environment, balancing responsibilities between administrative tasks and medical assistance. This full-time position emphasizes teamwork and high-quality patient interactions, with no required evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of direct patient care experience required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology knowledge needed.

Responsibilities

• Completes vital signs, specimen testing, and EKGs as needed.
• Coordinates scheduling and manages bone marrow biopsy schedule.
• Greets patients and assists with registration and insurance verification.

Skills

Patient Care

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Service Coordinator (Medical Assistant/Front Office Role)

Patient Service Coordinator (Medical Assistant/Front Office Role)

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you passionate about patient care and have experience in a medical front office? Do you thrive in a hands-on healthcare environment? At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, we’re dedicated to making a difference. As a Patient Service Coordinator, you’ll work alongside our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. Build meaningful relationships with patients and create a safe, comforting environment.

• Position: Patient Service Coordinator with the Hillman Cancer Center in New Castle, PA
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, daylight hours 8 am - 4:30 pm
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays are required!
  
  

This position will be utilized in a dual capacity; at times this staff member will be asked to function in the business office where they will answer phones, schedule patients, check-in and check-out patients, and other duties as assigned. At other times, the staff member will be asked to function as a Medical Assistant, rooming and triaging patients, stocking supplies, cleaning rooms, etc. Primarily, this role will be based in the front office, with Medical Assistant duties covered as needed.

Join our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

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.
• Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
• Other Duties as Assigned.
• Maintain high visibility. Stationed in a prominent area in the clinic that is readily identifiable and accessible to customer.
• Anticipates and responds to meet customer needs.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situation as a team member.
• Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
• Assists in the registration of patients to include verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.
• Immediately report any situation that may impact safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Provides front desk coverage as assigned.
• Continuously monitors environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic.
• Account for all customers in the clinic.
• Provides lobby/waiting room coordination and supervision.
• Serve as liaison between customer and clinic staff.
• Collects 100% of copays daily and correctly balances at the end of each day.
• Coordinates scheduling to include testing.
• Coordinates and manages the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and bone marrow technician.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience is required.
• 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.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy licensure preferred
• 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)
• Act 34
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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