<p>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.</p> <p>Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, M-W-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, T-TH 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM</p> <p>AFSCME - Union</p> <p>Posted: July 24th, 2025</p> <p>Purpose:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to devise and use for patient and department correspondence. </li><li>Obtains authorization from PCP and insurance companies for outpatient care as needed. </li><li>Typing and completing Medicare forms for certification/ recertification for outpatient therapies every month. Entering ICD-10 codes. </li><li>Registers when necessary, and re-registers outpatients every month. Obtains necessary signatures for insurance monthly. </li><li>Maintains patient-related files for PM&R Dept. </li><li>Computes daily charges for services rendered by PM&R staff using the shared Medical Services Computer. </li><li>Operates transcription equipment, personal computer, shared medical system, duplicating, and fax machines. </li><li>Schedules and coordinates video fluoroscopy exams between Radiology, physicians, facility, nursing floor, and therapists. Types video fluoroscopy reports and distributes copies as necessary. </li><li>Covers for secretaries in PM&R as needs may arise. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Type 40 wpm with transcriber </li><li>Experience Required: Six months of experience as a Medical Secretary. </li></ul> <p>Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</p> <p>UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</p>