Patient Service Coordinator (Medical Assistant/Front Office Role!)

Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania


Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: UPMC CancerCenter
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference? Join our oncology team at St. Clair Hospital, where you'll play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care. As a Patient Service Coordinator, you'll work closely with our Life Changers to ensure a positive patient experience. This role combines elements of both a Medical Assistant and office support. This position requires 3 years of direct patient care experience.
  • Patient Care: You'll be actively involved in the clinic, assisting patients by checking them in, rooming them, taking vital signs, and maintaining accurate charts.
  • Office Support: You'll handle administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling patients, and managing check-ins and check-outs.

Why UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?
  • International Recognition: We're a leader in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment, designated by the National Cancer Institute.
  • Comprehensive Care: As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania, we deliver comprehensive cancer care, conduct research, and educate the next generation of cancer professionals.
  • Work-Life Balance: Work Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays required! 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

If you're ready to contribute to our mission of providing outstanding patient care, apply today and be part of our compassionate team! Apply today for the Patient Service Coordinator position at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

Responsibilities:
  • Completes vital signs, specimen testing and EKGs as needed.
  • Organizes daily schedule of patients, greet patients and assigns rooms.
  • Orders supplies for unit as necessary.
  • Maintains competency requirements.
  • Coordinates the ordering of blood products in collaboration with RNs, Blood Bank and Laboratory.
  • Greets each person entering the clinic, identifies self and role. Explains processes and procedures to new patients and assists with paperwork.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
  • Other Duties as Assigned.
  • Maintain high visibility. Stationed in a prominent area in the clinic that is readily identifiable and accessible to customer.
  • Anticipates and responds to meet customer needs.
  • Respond appropriately to crisis situation as a team member.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
  • Assists in the registration of patients to include verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.
  • Immediately report any situation that may impact safety of patients, visitors and staff.
  • Provides front desk coverage as assigned.
  • Continuously monitors environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic.
  • Account for all customers in the clinic.
  • Provides lobby/waiting room coordination and supervision.
  • Serve as liaison between customer and clinic staff.
  • Collects 100% of copays daily and correctly balances at the end of each day.
  • Coordinates scheduling to include testing.
  • Coordinates and manages the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and bone marrow technician.


Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of three years of direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience.
  • Front medical office experience is highly preferred.
  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from multi-disciplinary groups. Possesses excellent organizational skills.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy licensure preferred
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2024-07-04
Reference: 6133005195
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Mt. Lebanon

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000


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