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**GLPP Gastroenterology is seeking an Office Assistant I to join their team! The OAI is** responsible for making and scheduling patient appointments in an efficient and timely manner. They also assist customers in person and on the phone, providing information, and communicating with various departments. Additionally, they will obtain and enter complete demographic and insurance information. This full-time position will be scheduled Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:30AM and 5:00PM. Apply today to join a great team and grow your career with UPMC!
**Responsibilities:**
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:** **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
Full Time
Hospital
$36k-46k (estimate)
08/28/2023
09/10/2023
upmc.com
PITTSBURGH, PA
>50,000
1893
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
JEFFREY A ROMOFF
$10B - $50B
Hospital
UPMC is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit health center that provides services such as emergency care, surgical, patient care, and fitness control for individuals.
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