Medical Office Assistant

Medical Office Assistant- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Job Type: Full Time | Day Shift 

Schedule 

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Office Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

• Low turnover reflecting team stability
• Highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• Peer-to-peer recognition
• Strong focus on staff well-being and safety culture

Job Summary: Provides front office support duties including, but not limited to, obtaining referrals and pre-certifications, collecting co-pays and missing patient data, scheduling appointments, and coding fee slips. Reports to: Manager, Physician Practices FLSA: Non-exempt

How you'll contribute

A Medical Office Assistant who excels in this role:

• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. 
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Reviews provider orders prior to patient leaving the clinic.
• Obtains informed consent for invasive procedures.
• Schedules referral appointments as necessary or as instructed by the provider. Maintains patient information in the computer system.
• Schedules and registers patients. Maintains patient information on the computer system.
• Post charges, completes paperwork, collects copays, deductibles and account balances.
• Assists in the completion of "end of day balancing/closing" and deposit preparations for courier pickup.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of infection control policies.
• Assists in maintaining office supply inventory. Inventory stock and reorder as necessary. Maintain supply levels that will insure smooth workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact China Hawes by emailing China.Hawes@lifepointhealth.net

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has 537 inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care beds and is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs, School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."