Medical Office Assistant - Physician Practices

Job Type: Full-time | 

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

Our Physician Practices team is committed to providing an efficient and welcoming experience for patients throughout their care journey. As a Medical Office Assistant, you will provide essential front-office and administrative support to patients, providers, and other members of the healthcare team. This role assists with scheduling, patient registration, referrals, pre-certifications, payment collection, and maintaining accurate patient information to help ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

How you'll contribute

A Medical Office Assistant who excels in this role:

• Schedules and registers patients and maintains accurate patient information within the computer system.
• Obtains referrals and pre-certifications as required.
• Schedules referral appointments as necessary or as instructed by the provider.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties including reception, filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Reviews provider orders prior to the patient leaving the clinic.
• Obtains informed consent for invasive procedures.
• Posts charges, completes required paperwork, and collects co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding account balances.
• Assists with end-of-day balancing and closing procedures, including preparing deposits for courier pickup.
• Maintains examination areas, equipment, and medical supplies, including stocking, cleaning, reordering, and basic troubleshooting.
• Assists with maintaining office supply inventory and appropriate stock levels to support efficient workflow.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of applicable infection control policies.
• Performs 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 possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No license required.
• No certifications required.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to perform administrative and clerical functions in a healthcare practice setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient information and handle confidential information appropriately.

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.