Administrative Associate - Orthopaedics Sports Medicine

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program. Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA:State College Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00

Day Hours: 7:00a - 5:00p Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for serving as a lead resource for the coordination and oversight of the athletic claims including coding and billing for the Penn State University Athletic Department under the Intercollegiate Athletics agreement with Penn State University. The position also provides administrative support to the Director of Athletic Medicine and Medical Director for the Penn State Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine practice in State College.

Associates Degree in business, healthcare, or a related field required. 3 years medical coding experience and 1 year insurance processing experience required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications including Word and Excel required. Working knowledge of FileMaker Pro database required.

Working knowledge of web-based applications including encoder software package, insurance carrier websites IE., Medicare, Medical Assistance, Navinet-Blue Shield/Blue Cross products required. Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational and multitasking skills required. Possess self motivation and accountablility required.

Possess working knowledge in CPT4, ICD9, and Medical Terminology required. Possess understanding of insurance claims submission process required.

Knowledge of PSU athletic injury carrier web portal preferred. Knowledge of HMC applications-Powerchart, Eclipsys, Cadence, and Groupwise preferred. Working knowledge of PSU applications ¿ IBIS preferred WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE? #WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health.

But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status.

Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. Union: Non Bargained