Practice Office Assistant - BHS Gettysburg - Day
Job in
Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, 17325, USA
Listed on 2026-08-14
Listing for:
Wellspan Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-14
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist -
Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** 228134
** Job Category
** Administrative Services
** Job Schedule
** Full time
** Job Shift
** Shift1 - Day
** Locations
* * 40 V Twin Drive, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, US
** Assignment Category
** Not Applicable
** FTE
* * 1
** Job Description*
* ** Full-time, Days*
* ** 9:00 am
-5:30 pm
- Monday - Friday*
* ** No Weekends*
* ** Flexibility to cover other shifts as needed*
* ** General Summary*
* Performs a variety of clerical office duties related to telephone management, receiving patients, insurance/billing, electronic record management, scheduling and administrative support as necessary. Ensures that the patient visit is a well-coordinated and friendly experience.
** Responsibilities*
* ** Duties and Responsibilities*
* *
* Essential Functions:
*
* + Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
+ Greets and registers patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Schedules patient appointments within established parameters.
+ Performs various duties for effective check-in and check-out of patients.
+ Prepares schedules and encounter forms for daily visits.
+ Handles walk in patients in the appropriate manner.
+ Ensures that Race, Ethnicity and Language is documented as appropriate.
+ Processes patient charge and collects copays and deductibles.
+ Performs various tasks related to end of day batch control, cash drawer etc.
+ Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files.
+ Schedules appointments for patients with other provider offices and/or facilities including correct processing of necessary referral forms, pre-authorization forms, test instructions, patient benefit verification and transfer of patient information.
+ Processes requests for patient information according to policies and procedures, including record copy service and form tracking.
+ Researches billing questions and problems for patients with centralized billing service.
+ Types various notes, letters, memos and reports, as needed. Proofs materials for errors.
+ Complies with all HIPAA rules and regulations.
+ Processes mail including scanning and tasking if applicable.
** Common Expectations:*
* + Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
+ Complies with missed appointment policy (Admin 104).
+ Supports Quality initiatives as determined by individual clinic site.
+ Completes required education and competencies in a timely manner.
+ Processes mail including scanning and tasking if applicable.
+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
+ Establishes and maintains files and records on an ongoing basis.
** Qualifications*
* ** Qualifications*
* *
* Minimum Education:
*
* + Certificate Program Professional Medical, Administrative or Business School Required or
+ High School Diploma or GED With 12 or more months of customer service experience Required
*
* Work Experience:
*
* + Less than 1 year Relevant experience Required
** Courses and Training:*
* + Medical terminology within 180 days Preferred
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* + Excellent interpersonal/communications skills.
+ Knowledge of medical/mental health office operations to include reception, billing and insurance and general office skills.
+ Computer skills to include typing.
** Benefits Offered:*
* + Comprehensive health benefits
+ Retirement savings plan
+ Paid time off (PTO)
+ Education assistance
+ Financial education and support, including Daily Pay
+ Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details:
Benefits & Incentives | Well Span Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
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