Medical Office Assistant — Patient Scheduling & Billing

Virtua; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to perform front-desk and office duties in our Cherry Hill, NJ location. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and entry of billing information.

This on-site role requires HS diploma, strong communication, multitasking, and basic computer skills. The hourly rate ranges from $19 to $26 per hour, with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must have strong multi-tasking abilities and computer literacy.
• 0-2 years Medical Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers and screens phone calls by third ring. Directs all calls to appropriate staff member, ensuring all information is accurate.
• Responsible for scheduling patient appointments and registering patients, including updating and verifying all system demographics and insurance information.
• Performs billing functions such as entering charges and payments, collecting co-pays, reconciling batches and preparing deposits.
• Responsible for preparing referrals and obtaining pre-certifications as required.
• May train and direct office assistants at sites, including preparation of work and training schedules. Acts as office resource and mentoring role model.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virtua is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to perform front-desk and office duties in our Cherry Hill, NJ location. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, and entry of billing information.

This on-site role requires HS diploma, strong communication, multitasking, and basic computer skills. The hourly rate ranges from $19 to $26 per hour, with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.