Office Assistant (Medical Oncology)

UPMC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Office Assistant manages patient scheduling, registration, and check-in/out processes for a medical oncology practice. They are also responsible for maintaining patient charts, handling high call volumes, and ensuring the waiting area remains orderly.

Qualifications

You have experience in an outpatient medical office, are comfortable with high call volumes, and possess knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records. Your responsibilities will include verifying patient information, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, and managing patient charts and communications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

medical terminology

electronic medical records

medical records

computerized scheduling system

medical office

Job Description

Make a Meaningful Impact at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center 

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Look no further! UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is excited to offer a full-time opportunity for an Office Assistant to support our medical oncology practice at St. Margaret Hospital in Aspinwall, PA!

As part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center culture, we are a patient‑focused, highly collaborative team that always puts patients first. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about working in an environment where compassion, teamwork, and patient care truly matter.

Why Choose Us?

  • Purpose-Driven Work: Play a vital role in scheduling and managing patient appointments, ensuring timely and compassionate care.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday–Friday daylight scheduleno evenings, weekends, or holidays.
  • Patient-Centric Approach: Assist patients both in person and over the phone, providing essential information and collaborating with various departments.
  • Ideal Candidate: If you have prior experience in an outpatient medical office, are comfortable with high call volumes, and have a knack for electronic medical records and medical terminology, we want to hear from you!
  • Make an Impact: Explore this opportunity and discover how you can positively influence the lives of others while building the career you’ve always dreamed of. Apply today!

    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.
  • Experience in an outpatient medical office is highly preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
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