Medical Office Associate I: Front Desk & Billing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Atlantic Health System's AMG Neurology in Summit, NJ is seeking a Medical Office Associate I to support front desk and administrative tasks in a busy neurology practice. This full-time day shift role involves greeting patients, scheduling, billing support, and maintaining patient records with emphasis on HIPAA compliance.

Role requires a high school diploma and at least 2–3 years in a medical office; Associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in a medical office environment or related area.

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 abide HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Atlantic Health System's AMG Neurology in Summit, NJ is seeking a Medical Office Associate I to support front desk and administrative tasks in a busy neurology practice. This full-time day shift role involves greeting patients, scheduling, billing support, and maintaining patient records with emphasis on HIPAA compliance.

Role requires a high school diploma and at least 2–3 years in a medical office; Associates degree preferred.