Medical Office Associate II, Per Diem - Days, Orthopedic Surgery, Clark

Atlantic Health; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Atlantic Health seeks an Administrative Assistant to support patient scheduling, intake, and records at our New Jersey facilities. You will interview patients prior to appointments, schedule visits, and maintain health records with accuracy.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 2+ years of administrative experience; experience in a medical office is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and a stable, physician-led environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Scheduling appointments

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

• 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.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years' administrative experience

Preferred

• Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in a medical office environment or relevant area.

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Team Member Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About The Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award‑winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi‑specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.