Medical Office Associate I - Front Desk & Scheduling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Atlantic Medical Group is seeking a Medical Office Associate (Front Desk Receptionist) to support day-to-day office operations in Cedar Knolls, NJ. Responsibilities include front/back office duties, scheduling, billing support, and patient communication.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred Associates degree, and 3+ years in a medical office environment, plus 2+ years of administrative experience. HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field.
• 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 abide HIPAA compliance

Skills

Medical office experience

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Atlantic Medical Group is seeking a Medical Office Associate (Front Desk Receptionist) to support day-to-day office operations in Cedar Knolls, NJ. Responsibilities include front/back office duties, scheduling, billing support, and patient communication.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred Associates degree, and 3+ years in a medical office environment, plus 2+ years of administrative experience. HIPAA compliance is essential.