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Responsibilities:
- Verify necessary information and records in the medical record and computerized scheduling system.
- Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments.
- Completes necessary paperwork such as encounter forms and referrals.
- Use computer system to generate information necessary for billing.
- Maintain a clean, orderly waiting area including beverage area and reading materials.
- Answer questions regarding patient appointments and testing.
- Greet and register patients in a polite, prompt, helpful manner.
- Provide any necessary instructions/directions. Inform appropriate department/person of person’s arrival performing appropriate check-in and check-out functions.
- Assist with inpatient billing process.
- Assist physicians with transcription and dictation issues/concerns, and review process for accuracy
- Process medical records release requests.
- Identify stock levels of office supplies and assist with ordering/inventory management.
- Maintain and update current information on physician’s schedules ensuring that patients are scheduled properly and appointments are confirmed.
- Answer telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information in a courteous manner.
- Schedule diagnostic testing and obtain insurance authorizations, verifications, and referrals in a timely fashion
- Utilize appropriate modules of the automated financial management system for scheduling, information verification, entering charges, co-payment collection/ reconciliation and other tasks.
- Schedule, coordinate and reschedule patient appointments. Relay necessary messages to staff and providers.
- High school diploma or GED Three years of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Word processing and computer experience required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$18.79–$28.03 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Office Assistant II - Colon and Rectal Surgery — Erie, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Office Assistant II - Colon and Rectal Surgery at Pepper Health, Erie. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Office Assistant II - Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Administrative & Office Supprt
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $18.79–$28.03 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-23T14:30:29.987Z
## Description
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…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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