Patient Services Front Desk Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Johnstown, PA is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to provide front office support, handle referrals and pre-certifications, collect copays, schedule appointments, and assist with coding fee slips.

You will maintain patient records in the computer system, balance daily cash, and help ensure a smooth clinic workflow through administrative and clerical duties, including reception and data entry.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Review provider orders prior to patient leaving the clinic.
• Obtain informed consent for invasive procedures.
• Schedule referral appointments and maintain patient information in the computer system.
• Register patients and maintain patient information in the system.
• Post charges, collect copays, deductibles and balances.
• Assist in end-of-day balancing/closing and deposit preparations for courier pickup.
• Demonstrate infection control knowledge.
• Maintain office supply inventory and reorder as necessary to ensure smooth workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress tolerance

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Lifepoint Health in Johnstown, PA is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to provide front office support, handle referrals and pre-certifications, collect copays, schedule appointments, and assist with coding fee slips.

You will maintain patient records in the computer system, balance daily cash, and help ensure a smooth clinic workflow through administrative and clerical duties, including reception and data entry.