CPP Primary Care is seeking a full-time Medical Office Assistant for CPG Somerset Primary Care in Johnstown, PA. The MOA performs a variety of clinical/secretarial and general office duties to support department operations. Under the direction of the Office Manager, functions in implementing the established plan of care. Provides care specific to all ages and developmental needs of all patients.**

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.

Where We Are:

The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

· And much more…

Essential Responsibilities:

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.

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 accordingly.

Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician(s) and Advanced Practitioner(s).

Escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patients for exam.

Discharges patients from clinic with their instructions after being seen by a physician or APP.

Assists physician and APP with exam and procedures, as requested.

Assists in patient care pre and post procedure and/or clinic visit.

Attends assigned and/or scheduled in-service education meetings and staff meetings.

Promotes an environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety.

Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet department volume demands.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Maintenance of office equipment in good operational order.

Receive and process messages from providers/clinical staff through In- Basket and patients through My Chart system in EPIC and the telephone.

Job Qualifications:**Education:

*Required: *High School graduate or equivalent.

Preferred:Graduate of a Medical Office Assistant Program or CNA program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office or hospital setting.

Experience:

Preferred:Experience in a medical setting.

*Certification/Licensure/Registration:*

Required:CPR or acquired within 2 months of hire.

*Preferred: *Medical Office Assistant Certification.

EEOC Statement:

/Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law./

Job: *Nursing/Medical Assistant

Organization: **

Title: Medical Office Assistant - CPG Somerset Primary Care

Location: Pennsylvania-Somerset

Requisition ID: 7479-9069