Medical Office Associate I: Front Desk & Scheduling

Atlantic Health System; Summit (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

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Parental/Adoption Leave

Job summary

Atlantic Health System's AMG Colorectal Surgery in Summit, NJ seeks a Medical Office Associate I (Front Desk Receptionist) to support day-to-day operations, including scheduling, billing support, and patient communications. The role handles both front and back office tasks and emphasizes HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities for growth with an associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field.

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

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

Job description

Atlantic Health System's AMG Colorectal Surgery in Summit, NJ seeks a Medical Office Associate I (Front Desk Receptionist) to support day-to-day operations, including scheduling, billing support, and patient communications. The role handles both front and back office tasks and emphasizes HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma and offers opportunities for growth with an associates degree preferred.