Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Job Description

Medical Assistant- OBGYN

Job Type: Full Time | Day Shift

Schedule 8a-4p M-F | No Weekends or Holidays | Travel to other facilities required

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

• Low turnover reflecting team stability
• Highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• Peer-to-peer recognition
• Strong focus on staff well-being and safety culture

How you'll contribute

A Medical Assistant who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Obtains and prepares all patient charts for the physician practice.
• 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 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 departmentvolume demands.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance withdepartmental 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have:

• Certifications: CPR or acquired within 2 months of hire.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required. Graduate of a Clinical Medical Assistant Program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office or hospital setting.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact China Hawes by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has 537 inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care beds and is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs, School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.