GLPP 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 Can UPMC 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 future

+ Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program

+ Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave

+ Competitive pay for the work that you do

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:

+ NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran