Medical Office Associate I - Per Diem (Family Medicine)

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Office Associate I for per diem, float coverage in the Family Medicine department in Northern NJ. The role includes answering phones, scheduling, patient check-in, and coordinating with providers across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, handling co-pays, processing referrals and authorizations, and maintaining accurate EMR records. A high school diploma is required, with preference for prior medical office or administrative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in medical office, healthcare, customer service, or administrative roles preferred.
• Knowledge of medical scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and prior authorizations preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments.
• Register patients and maintain demographic and medical information in the EMR system.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-pays; assist with billing inquiries.
• Process referrals, prior authorizations, and records requests.
• Support provider schedules and daily office operations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Office Associate I for per diem, float coverage in the Family Medicine department in Northern NJ. The role includes answering phones, scheduling, patient check-in, and coordinating with providers across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, handling co-pays, processing referrals and authorizations, and maintaining accurate EMR records. A high school diploma is required, with preference for prior medical office or administrative