Medical Office Assistant

Adecco US, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Adecco Medical & Science is hiring a Medical Office Assistant in Newark, NJ for a long-term temporary role. The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a pay rate of $19.00–$20.75/hour (21.00/hour).

You will greet patients, schedule appointments, assist with billing, and maintain accurate patient records in a busy medical office. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years clerical experience, medical office exposure, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors promptly and courteously.
• Explain clinic procedures, answer routine questions, and help facilitate adherence to appointment schedules.
• Schedule, cancel, and confirm patient appointments according to department guidelines.
• Register patients accurately and completely.
• Answer incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and direct callers to the appropriate department or staff member.
• Assist with billing procedures and related forms.
• Assist with preparing documents and forms sent to or received from referring physicians.
• Follow proper patient identification policies and procedures.
• Maintain positive customer relationships while adhering to department guidelines.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced medical office environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

clinical/medical terminology

customer service

multitasking

communication

bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

electronic registration/medical record systems

Job description

Adecco Medical & Science is hiring a Medical Office Assistant for our client in Newark, NJ.

Position Details

• Job Type: Long-term temporary/contract role

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Pay Rate: $19.00–$20.75/hour (21.00/hour)

• Location: Newark, NJ

Job Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors promptly and courteously.

• Explain clinic procedures, answer routine questions, and help facilitate adherence to appointment schedules.

• Schedule, cancel, and confirm patient appointments according to department guidelines.

• Register patients accurately and completely.

• Answer incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and direct callers to the appropriate department or staff member.

• Assist with billing procedures and related forms.

• Assist with preparing documents and forms sent to or received from referring physicians.

• Follow proper patient identification policies and procedures.

• Maintain positive customer relationships while adhering to department guidelines.

• Effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced medical office environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible clerical experience , including receptionist and scheduling responsibilities.

• Previous medical office experience preferred.

• Experience with medical billing preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic registration/medical record systems.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.

• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small-group settings.

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Benefits

Adecco benefit offerings may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k)

Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave where required by law, as well as other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law. Holiday pay may also be available upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Why Join Adecco?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain additional experience in a hospital/medical office environment while working with a leading healthcare organization in Newark.

Pay Details: $19.00 to $20.75 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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