• Secy-Recept-PM&R

    UPMC (Altoona, PA)


    Secy-Recept-PM&R - This position is for a secretary/patient services representative with the outpatient physical therapy at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at the Station Medical Center in Altoona.

     

    Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, M-W-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, T-TH 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

     

    AFSCME - Union

     

    Posted: July 24th, 2025

    Purpose:

    Candidates must be able to cordially receive patients, process registration of patients, perform necessary insurance communications, type, receive phone calls, relay messages, and perform other related office/business functions. It is expected that candidates be flexible to work in various Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation office settings and willing to learn the specific duties as related to each work site.

    Responsibilities:

    + Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to devise and use for patient and department correspondence.

    + Obtains authorization from PCP and insurance companies for outpatient care as needed.

    + Typing and completing Medicare forms for certification/ recertification for outpatient therapies every month. Entering ICD-10 codes.

    + Registers when necessary, and re-registers outpatients every month. Obtains necessary signatures for insurance monthly.

    + Maintains patient-related files for PM&R Dept.

    + Computes daily charges for services rendered by PM&R staff using the shared Medical Services Computer.

    + Operates transcription equipment, personal computer, shared medical system, duplicating, and fax machines.

    + Schedules and coordinates video fluoroscopy exams between Radiology, physicians, facility, nursing floor, and therapists. Types video fluoroscopy reports and distributes copies as necessary.

    + Covers for secretaries in PM&R as needs may arise.

    + Education and Formal Training Required: High School graduate, graduate of Medical Secretarial School, or a combination of one year of Hospital experience as a secretary and completion of a medical terminology course.

    + Type 40 wpm with transcriber

    + Experience Required: Six months of experience as a Medical Secretary. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**