Physician Office Specialist

Heritage Valley Health System; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Health System is seeking a detail-oriented office-based administrator to support our internal medicine practice. The role involves coordinating patient information, referrals, check-in/discharge processes, insurance verification, registrations and scheduling of tests, procedures and follow ups.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 1 year in a healthcare/office setting, knowledge of medical terminology and EHRs, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year in healthcare/office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, EHRs, and standard office software.
• Clear communication with staff and patients.
• Must pass clearances within 90 days as HR-106 outlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient information including referrals, check-in, discharge, insurance verification & registration, pre-certifications and authorizations.
• Schedule appointments for tests, procedures, and follow ups.
• Perform other physician office clerical/administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

EHR knowledge

Office equipment proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Do you want to make a difference for our patients/community? Do you have attention to detail, the desire to be busy, and want to grow/learn in a new role? Our internal medicine practice is looking for you! Come join us!

Office Location: HVMG VIMC-Beaver, 500 Sharon Road Beaver, PA 15009. Work Hours: Monday - Friday daylight, no weekends, no major holidays. Varying shifts within the hours of 6:45am - 5:30pm (specifics discussed at interview)

Coordination of patient information to include, but not limited to, referral process, check-in and discharge process, insurance verification & registration, pre-certifications and authorizations, scheduling of appointments for tests, procedures, and follow up. Performs other physician office based clerical/administrative duties as needed.

Required

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of experience working in an office or healthcare environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, computer applications, and electronic health records, as well as proficiency with standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner with staff and patients.
• Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred

• Associates degree.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and 10 CPT coding.