Medical Office Assistant

Medical Office Assistant

Job Type: Full Time | Varied shift

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

How you'll contribute

A Medical Office Assistant who excels in this role:

• Assists with exams and cultures, point of care testing, minor procedures and other office procedures within scope of practice.
• Gives IMs, sub q, and oral medications as ordered.
• Handles patient telephone inquiries, EPIC patient advice requests, provides results to patients and CRMs. 
• Assists physician and mid-level provider in completing prescription refills electronically. 
• Obtains medication prior authorization.
• Preps daily charts.
• Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts. 
• Competently documents visits and notes in EPIC including vitals, reconciling medication lists, flow sheets, as well as injections, treatments, etc. 
• Record fridge/freezer temperature logs within compliance requirements.
• Completes inventory on medical supplies/vaccines.
• Maintains laboratory quality controls.
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Greets patients, families and patrons as they arrive to the clinic.
• Obtains and verifies all insurance, demographic and financial information with each registration. Updates the information as needed. Obtains copies of insurance cards for the EMR
• Monitors for and obtains referrals for patients.  Instructs patients of requirement of referral prior to being seen on their appointment date.
• Obtains and prepares all patient charts for the physician practice. 
• Assists in maintaining patient flow during the patient's visit. 
• Schedules appointments via computerized system for physician practices.
• Accepts patient payments for bills, copays, etc. and documents accordingly with receipt given to the patient. 
• Schedules surgeries, testing, and hospitalizations, works with insurance companies in pre-certification process, and obtains authorizations for diagnostic tests and referrals.
• Posts payment in EPIC accordingly, prepares audit journal and balances daily receipts.
• Prepares daily deposits according

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:

• Medical Office experience preferred.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Preferred: Graduate of a Medical Office Assistant Program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office or hospital setting.
• Certifications: CPR or acquired within 2 months of hire; Preferred: Medical Office Assistant Certification.
• Experience: Experience in a medical setting. Individual must have strong clinical skills, be proficient with medical terminology. Excellent typing/computer skills.  
• Essential Functions Assists medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patients.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tasha Colson by emailing [email protected]

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."