Medical Office Associate I: Front Desk & Admin

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Medical Group in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a Medical Office Associate I (Front Desk Receptionist) for full-time day shifts. Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, updating health records, handling insurance verifications, and assisting billing, while maintaining strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in a medical office setting and 2+ years of administrative experience, with an Associates degree being preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a medical office environment or relevant area.
• 2+ years' administrative experience

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients for case histories prior to appointments.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments.
• Accurately updates and maintains patients' health records.
• Verifies insurance coverage and assists the billing department with processing claims.
• Communicates test results to patients when directed by physicians or nursing professionals.
• Ensures contacting patients regarding appointments, answering billing questions.
• Assists patients with re-scheduling appointments and other scheduling issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work with highest confidentially and abides HIPAA compliance

Skills

Administrative experience

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Atlantic Medical Group in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a Medical Office Associate I (Front Desk Receptionist) for full-time day shifts. Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, updating health records, handling insurance verifications, and assisting billing, while maintaining strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in a medical office setting and 2+ years of administrative experience, with an Associates degree being preferred.