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Office Assistant IGLPP Cardiology is seeking an Office Assistant I to join their team! This full-time position will work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. No holidays, evenings or weekends are required. Prior medical office experience and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment is preferred but not required. Occasional travel to other office locations may be required based on staffing needs.Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.What UPMC Can Do for You:A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the futureHealth and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement programWork life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leaveCompetitive pay for the work that you doResponsibilities:Verify necessary information and records in the medical record and computerized scheduling system.Schedule, coordinate, and reschedule patient's appointments. Relay necessary messages to staff and providers.Greet and register patients in a polite, prompt, helpful manner. Provide any necessary instructions/directions. Inform appropriate department/person of person's arrival performing appropriate check-in and check-out functions.Maintain clean, orderly waiting area including beverage area and reading materials.Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments.Answer telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information.Maintain and update current information on physician's schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.Complete necessary paperwork such as encounter forms and referrals. Use computer system to generate information necessary for billing.Answer questions regarding patient appointments and testing.Complies with all UPMC Health System policies and procedures. Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.Utilize appropriate modules of the automated financial management system for scheduling, information verification, entering charges, co-payment collection/reconciliation and other tasks.High school diploma or GED is required.1 year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Word processing and computer experience preferred.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
jamestown, NY, 14701, US
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