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Job Summary

Join the UOC team! University Orthopedics Center, a leader in orthopedic care throughout Central PA for 30 years is currently seeking full-time Patient Support Representatives for our State College office location. We are excited to meet highly motivated candidates who have excellent people skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced professional medical office.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Patient Support Representative (Registration/Appointments) is responsible for the courteous and prompt registration of patients. Records complete and accurate patient demographics and insurance information; obtains all necessary signatures at the time of check-in. Scans all patient, insurance and medical information presented at the time of registration into an electronic medical record. The Patient Support Representative provides efficient and timely management of scheduling all follow-up appointments and coordinating all patient financial obligations upon completion of the appointment. Protects patient confidentiality during the entire registration and scheduling process by securing patient information and discussing processes in a manner supporting patient privacy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates must be proficient in all office, computer, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, e-mail and computer literacy is necessary.
• Travel to satellite facilities may be required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Interested candidates can send a resume to jobs@uoc.com.

Job Summary

Join the UOC team! University Orthopedics Center, a leader in orthopedic care throughout Central PA for over 30 years, is currently seeking a full-time Clinical Support Staff member. We are excited to meet highly motivated candidates who have clinical knowledge and excellent people skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

In this position, you will be responsible for providing support to UOC clinical teams. At UOC, creating the best patient experience is a priority, so facilitating the integration of administrative and patient care functions to improve clinic performance and patient satisfaction is important while complying with all legal, administrative, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practice Nurse or Certified Medical Assistant
• Excellent Communication & People Skills
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Travel to satellite facilities may be required.

Interested candidates can send a resume to jobs@uoc.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The physical therapy technician’s role is to assist the physical therapy staff. Some of the specific duties include: assisting patients through exercise routines, assisting the physical therapists with efficiency in the flow of patient treatment, set-up of modalities, cleaning treatment tables and rooms after patient use, routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment, filing patient charts, making copies of home exercise programs, and phone work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To accompany/transfer patients to the appropriate treatment area to facilitate the
treatment process.

• To assist in routine patient care activities as directed by the treating Physical
  Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant and within the guidelines mandated by the
  State’s Physical Therapy practice Act
  
• Maintain the facility in a clean and organized fashion throughout the day with
  more specific duties assigned by the Physical Therapy Manager.
• Assist in routine clerical duties as deemed necessary by the Physical Therapy Manager
  
• Provide routine maintenance and cleaning to physical therapy equipment.
  Contact, by phone, patients who have not shown for their appointment
  
• Adhere to clinic policies and procedures
  
• Participate in in-service education provided by clinical staff
  
• Assist in other clinic functions as requested by the Physical Therapy Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Notifies the Physical Therapy Manager of any supply, maintenance, or scheduling
  problems as they arise
  
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• B.S. in exercise physiology or related field.
• Must possess the ability to relate and work well with patients, peers, and
  supervisors.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Possibility of very heavy work requiring moving objects in excess of 100 lbs.
Also including frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs. or
more. Constant standing and walking involved in performing the essential
elements of the job. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions.
The visual demand is a minimal standard requiring the possibility of work dealing
with distances close to the eyes.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for performing physical therapy evaluations, treatments and related services as established by state law. The physical therapists successful work performance requires initiative in supervisory skills as well as the ability to interpret and implement changes to resolve a variety of problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical:

• Acquires all pertinent background information relating to the patient and
  the referral diagnosis.
• Plans and carries out a physical therapy evaluation which is valid, reliable,
  and appropriate to the patient.
• Establishes a physical therapy diagnosis and short and long term goals for
  the patient.
• Plans and implements a comprehensive physical therapy program in
  response to changing patient’s needs.
• Records all pertinent patient information relating to the evaluation and
  treatment program, utilizing standardized evaluation forms and flow
  sheets in an accurate and timely manner.
  
• Assign treatment procedures and supervise the progress of the patients
  being treated by physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians,
  and/or athletic trainers.
  
• Communicate verbally and in writing with physicians regarding a patient’s
  course of treatment and progress.
  
• Submit billing sheets for each patient treated in accordance with
  established corporate policy in an accurate and timely manner.
  
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, provide direction and
  information to patients, family members, and co-workers.
• Maintain a high standard of professional accountability with respect to
  safety, efficiency, effectiveness, the APTA Code of Ethics, and legal
  issues.
• Maintain own professional growth by attending workshops, conferences,
  and reading professional journals.
• Consistently complies with standards related to confidentiality of patient
  
• and organization information and activities, follows proper protocols in
  releasing any information ( HIPAA regulations).
• Participate in in-services to the clinic staff.
• Notifies Physical Therapy Manager or Clinical Coordinator of scheduling,
  supply, or maintenance problems as they arise.
• Maintain the facility in a clean and organized fashion throughout the day.
• Adhere to clinic policies and procedures.
• Instruct patients in home exercise programs and provide written
  instructions as appropriate.
• Assist in other clinic functions as requested by the Physical Therapy
  Manager, Clinic Director, and/or Performance Improvement Coordinator
• Participate in peer review of documentation and chart auditing.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a Bachelor’s degree
  and/or higher level.
• Licensed or licensed-eligible by the state of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to relate to and work well with patients, peers, and supervisors.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Previous physical therapy experience in an outpatient setting is required but not
  essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Possibility of heavy work requiring moving objects in excess of 100 lbs. Also
including, frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs or more.
Constant standing and walking involved in performing the essential elements of the
job. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. The visual demand is
a minimal standard requiring the possibility of work dealing with distances close to
the eyes.

Join the UOC team! University Orthopedics Center, a leader in orthopedic care throughout Central PA for over 30 years is currently seeking a full-time Total Joint Coordinator. We are excited to meet highly motivated candidates who have excellent people skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced professional medical office.

The Total Joint Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of the care continuum for total joint patients. The Joint Program Coordinator provides leadership for all aspects of the continuum of care beginning before surgery through one-year post-op; including Pre-Admission Testing, Peri-op Services, Post-op Care (Physician appointments and Rehabilitation) and all other applicable entities within the orthopedic service line related to evidence-based medicine. Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of program goals and operations. Responsible for providing education to other clinic employees to ensure proper care/documentation is being completed in compliance with all legal, administrative, and regulatory standards in regards to total joint guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop standardized care plans with the surgeons including pre-op, post-op, and discharge orders.
• Ensure appropriate pre-op procedures for each patient prior to Develop and oversee the creation of pre and post-operative teaching classes including the coordination of teaching materials within the physicians’ office. Create a measurement system for tracking surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction, complications, etc.
• Lead regularly scheduled meetings with physicians and key staff.
• Identify patient amenities and secure necessary resources to administer the services.
• Serve as a clinical resource person for staff and members of the health care team.
• Answer questions and coordinate hospital care.
• Provide inpatient and clinical care support with post-operative patients as needed.
• Act as a liaison throughout the course of treatment from pre-op through 1 year post op.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• CRNP/RN
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to interact with various clinical disciplines.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other clinical staff/physicians/patients
• Must possess extensive knowledge of clinic policies and total joint procedures.

Join the UOC team! University Orthopedics Center, a leader in orthopedic care throughout Central PA for over 30 years, is currently seeking a full-time DME/Pharmacy Coordinator for our State College location.

Position Summary:

The DME/Pharmacy Coordinator is responsible for managing the durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy services within the orthopedic practice. This role ensures that patients receive the necessary medical supplies and medications in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The DME/Pharmacy Coordinator will collaborate with healthcare providers, suppliers, and insurance companies to facilitate efficient and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

DME Management

• Coordinate the ordering, receiving, and distribution of DME supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary equipment.
• Educate patients on the proper use and care of medical equipment.
• Ensure DME compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Handle warranty and repair issues for DME.

Pharmacy Coordination

• Assists with the daily operational functions of the UOC Pharmacy
• Assist in keeping Physicians, Physician Assistants, and clinical staff aware of ongoing programs available within the Pharmacy
• Able to travel to satellite site(s) if needed
• Become educated and comfortable with Pharmacy Software
• Promote, market, and educate providers regarding all pharmacy
• Encourage patients and providers to utilize the pharmacy
• Manage the procurement and dispensing of medications prescribed by orthopedic providers.
• Process and dispense prescription drug and or Nutriceuticals to patients
• Responsible for obtaining correct payment for products distributed
• Responsible for inventory management of prescription drugs and Nutriceuticals
• Assists with ordering medication and Nutriceuticals as needed
• Sort and stock incoming pharmaceutical and Nutriceutical products
• Ability to prepare and generate reports using pharmacy based software
• Become knowledgeable with prescription drug and Nutriceutical products that UOC offers

Patient Interaction

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients regarding DME and pharmacy needs.
• Address patient inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Facilitate patient education sessions on DME and medication management.
• Provide excellent customer service to enhance patient satisfaction.

Insurance and Billing

• Verify patient insurance coverage for DME and medications.
• Process billing and reimbursement for DME and pharmacy services.
• Work with insurance companies to resolve coverage issues and denials.
• Maintain accurate billing records and ensure timely submission of claims.
• Compliance and Documentation
• Ensure all DME and pharmacy operations comply with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records related to DME and medications.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and update policies and procedures accordingly.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with orthopedic providers to understand patient needs and treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to manage orders and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with other departments within the practice to streamline processes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification or associate degree in healthcare-related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in DME or pharmacy coordination, preferably in an orthopedic or healthcare setting.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of DME and pharmacy operations.
• Proficiency in medical billing and coding.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using healthcare software and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with orthopedic medical equipment and supplies.
• Familiarity with insurance verification and authorization processes.

Working Conditions:

Full-time position based in an office setting within the orthopedic practice.
Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods or to meet patient needs.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic Office
• Work Location: In person

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

mailto:kstoudnour@uoc.com

Location Base: Altoona

University Orthopedics Center (UOC) is currently seeking a medical assistant to work with Lynn Thompson-Gregory, CRNP, Osteoporosis Coordinator. This is a full-time position for the Altoona location, with travel to satellite locations based on need.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate efficient provider-patient communication and assist with scheduling,
• paperwork, and insurance pre-certifications.
• Manage prior authorizations for medications.
• Monitor and organize the delivery of patient medications and order necessary supplies.
• Coordinate the scheduling of IV Reclast treatments and other injection appointments.
• Educate patients about osteoporosis care, ensuring educational handouts are available and
• provided at each location.
• Acquire, review, manage, and lab results, DXA Scans, and other testing results prior to
• and after patient visits.
• Contact patients with their test results and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare patients for exams, including gathering patient history, medication lists, and any
• relevant information.
• Enter patient data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and communicate key
• information to the provider.
• Assist with patient exams, taking height, weight, and other vitals as needed.
• Administer injections under provider supervision.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow through on patient care tasks.
• Patience, flexibility, and adaptability in a clinical environment.

To apply, please contact Kim Stoudnour at kstoudnour@uoc.com

Position Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA-C) will provide medical and surgical assistance to UOC Physicians in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in inpatient and outpatient surgical and clinical settings. The PA-C will have a direct reporting responsibility to the primary supervising Physician however shall also be accountable and provide support to all other UOC physicians and management as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant Degree

• Certification by NCCPA

• Licensure or eligible licensing as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Pennsylvania.

Supervisory Responsibilities: NA

Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities:

• Screen patients to determine the need for medical attention.

• Review patient records to determine health status.

• Obtain comprehensive patient history

• Perform a physical examination

• Record pertinent patient data

• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of previously diagnosed and stabilized condition.

• Prepare patient summaries

• Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies.

• Identify normal and abnormal findings on history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies.

• Initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations.

• Perform clinical procedures such as venipuncture, care and suturing of minor lacerations, removal of sutures, casting and splinting, drawing of injections, control external hemorrhage, and application of dressings and bandages.

• Removal of superficial foreign bodies.

• Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.

• Provide pre-and post-operative patient education to patients and their families.

• Respond to telephone inquiries of patients and provide appropriate medical care, and referral for consultation or counseling.

• Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care and services rendered in the medical record.

• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the Physician.

Inpatient Responsibilities:

• Complete individual daily rounds on all inpatients and documentation of medical plan.

• Participate in rounding with Physicians and provide emergency call coverage support as assigned

• Provide routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within scope of the PA license) and nutrition, managing adjunctive care.

• Initiate appropriate emergency care in the inpatient and outpatient setting until the arrival of the supervising physician

• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education.

• Make assessment of emergency conditions and, in conjunction with physician, implement management

Surgery:

• Function as first or second assistant in the operation room including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, harvesting of autologous graft materials, and application of immobilization devises.

• Assist with use of monitoring devices, including radiographic equipment.

Performance Requirements:

• Performs other clinical duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

• Ability to maintain quality control standards

• Prepare patients for surgery, including education, positioning, skin preparation and administration of local anesthetic and preparation of equipment.