Office Assistant I - Clinical Administration - UPMC : Job Details

**UPMC welcomes your application to join our team as an Office Assistant I! This** **flex,** **full-time position provides a day shift from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and includes occasional travel. Apply today and work alongside a phenomenal team of health care professionals!**

**Responsibilities:**

+ Verify necessary information and records in the medical record and computerized scheduling system.

+ Schedule, coordinate, and reschedule patient appointments while relaying essential messages to staff and providers.

+ Greet and register patients courteously, providing clear instructions and informing the appropriate department/person of their arrival.

+ Maintain a clean and organized waiting area, including the beverage station and reading materials.

+ Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments to ensure readiness.

+ Answer telephone calls, screen them appropriately, take messages, and provide information as needed.

+ Maintain and update physician schedules to ensure accurate patient scheduling and appointment confirmations.

+ Complete required paperwork, such as encounter forms and referrals, and use the computer system to generate billing information.

Required:

+ High school diploma or GED

+ 1 year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting

Preferred:

+ Knowledge of medical terminology

+ Word processing and computer experience

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**