Medical Office Coordinator

LHH; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Shrewsbury, NJ is seeking a Front Desk Medical Coordinator for a fully onsite position. Ideal for someone with a background in medical office work, you will be the first point of contact for patients and manage daily operations effectively. Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and experience with electronic health records are essential. Attractive benefits include medical, dental, and a 401K plan. Start date is ASAP, offering a competitive pay range of $20-$24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a medical office setting.
• Comfort in working with electronic health records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office, supporting front desk operations.
• Welcome patients with empathy, both in person and on phone.
• Schedule appointments efficiently for patient satisfaction.
• Collect patient payments and verify financial details.
• Communicate patient arrival status to clinical staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Multitasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health records

Practice management systems

Job description

Shrewsbury, NJ | Full-Time | 100% Onsite |

Pay Range: $20–$24 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Start: ASAP

About the Role

I’m hiring a Front Desk Medical Coordinator for a well-established orthopedic spine specialty practice in Central New Jersey. This is a fully onsite, patient-facing role based primarily in Shrewsbury, with occasional support at a satellite office in Toms River (approximately three times per month). The locations are within reasonable driving distance of communities such as Wall Township, Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, and Spring Lake.

This opportunity is ideal for a medical front office professional who thrives in a structured clinical environment, enjoys interacting with patients, and takes pride in keeping daily operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role serves as the operational hub of the practice and the first point of contact for patients. Responsibilities include:

• Opening and closing the office and supporting daily front desk operations
• Welcoming patients in person and over the phone with professionalism and empathy
• Scheduling appointments efficiently to support provider workflows and patient satisfaction
• Registering patients accurately and maintaining up-to-date demographic and account information
• Collecting patient payments and verifying financial details as needed
• Communicating patient arrival status to clinical staff and helping manage patient flow
• Assisting patients by answering questions and easing concerns during check‑in
• Managing incoming and outgoing faxes and maintaining organized medical records
• Monitoring office supplies and coordinating replenishment before shortages occur
• Supporting providers at a nearby satellite office several times per month
• Following all HIPAA and OSHA standards and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Performing additional administrative duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years of experience in a medical office setting
• Comfort working with electronic health records and practice management systems
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy clinical environment
• Proficiency with standard office equipment (fax, copier, scanner)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams in a Windows environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in orthopedics, spine, or another surgical specialty
• Spanish language fluency

Work Requirements

• This is an onsite role; remote work is not available

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

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