Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Posted: 19-Sep-23
Location: Camp HIll, Pennsylvania
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 35366
Penn State Health Community Medical Group
Location: US:PA:Camp Hill
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8 hours
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned with Select Medical), based in Hershey PA, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA, as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations.
Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, continuing education and career growth.
To learn more, visit https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/
JOBÂ SUMMARY:
The Medical Office Associate provides front office support to the clinical operations team, and works with a diverse patient population to ensure accuracy of patient intake, registration, payments, and scheduling. Duties include, answering and screening telephone calls, scheduling appointments, entering patient charges, payments along with third party billing information and other pertinent information. The priorities of the MOA position are patient registration, customer service and ensuring patient flow is optimal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Basic computer skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively interact courteously with a variety of staff and patients
Ability to solve problems, or seek assistance from supervisor when necessary
Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment
Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Occasional kneeling, pushing/pulling and reaching
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience working in a medical office preferred
6 months of customer service experience preferred
BENEFITS:
In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great benefits including but not limited to:
Paid Time Off and Personal Time
Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
Dental and Vision Benefits
Elder Care/Child Care Resources
Life Insurance
Company Sponsored 401K
ABOUT PENN STATE HEALTH:
Penn State Health is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. It is a multi-hospital health system, Academic Medical Center and Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center serving patients and communities across Central Pennsylvania. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute in scenic Hershey, PA. It also includes Penn State Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA, and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
