Medical Office Assistant — Patient-Focused Scheduling

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 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