Medical Office Associate I, Full Time, Gastroenterology, Bridgewater

Atlantic Health System; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a receptionist to manage administrative tasks in a physician office setting. The role involves greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and handling billing duties, requiring strong communication skills and prior administrative experience. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional care and support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Prior administrative experience in a physician practice preferred.
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling & EMR system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages phones and greets patients.
• Schedules and confirms appointments.
• Verifies insurance coverage and collects co-pays.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for general receptionist, registration, and billing duties in a physician office setting.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Manages phones
2. Greets patients
3. Schedules/confirms appointments
4. Enters demographics & patient information
5. Verifies insurance coverage, completes forms, collects co-pays
6. Balances cash
7. Maintains schedule in EMR system, and processes pre-certs/authorizations & referrals, as well as medical records releases
8. Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Prior administrative experience in a physician practice strongly preferred
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling & EMR system a plus

Preferred:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer and employee focused, with demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization delivering high-quality healthcare at the right place, time, and cost. With over 1,000 healthcare providers across more than 300 locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, our mission is to provide exceptional care tailored to individual needs. Our vision emphasizes achieving the best outcomes with patients at the center of our team, driven by service, innovation, and continuous learning.

Our integrated network provides seamless access to Atlantic Health System's continuum of care, including ranked hospitals and urgent care services. We serve a diverse patient population with primary care and specialists covering all health aspects, from pediatrics to geriatrics, facilitating easier health decisions through enhanced referral access.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, insurance options, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, parental leave, childcare, wellness rewards, employee assistance, fertility benefits, flexible spending accounts, and additional insurances.

Note: Per NJ Pay Transparency Act, all postings will include salary range and benefits information. Final compensation varies by role and employment status.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, veteran status, and other protected categories.