Medical Office Front Desk & Billing Specialist

Atlantic Health System; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a frontline receptionist for a physician office to handle registration, scheduling, and billing duties. This role interfaces with patients, streamlines check-in, and ensures accuracy of information in the EMR system.

The candidate will verify insurance, collect co-pays, balance cash, and support pre-authorizations and referrals, contributing to efficient patient flow and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Front desk duties in a medical office.
• Experience with medical billing processes is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff.
• Greet patients and verify identity and appointment details.
• Schedule and confirm appointments for physicians.
• Enter demographics and patient information accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect co-pays.
• Balance cash and process payments.
• Maintain schedule in EMR and handle pre-authorizations & referrals.
• Process medical records releases and related duties.

Skills

Phone handling

Patient greeting

Appointment scheduling

Billing & cash handling

EMR navigation

Insurance verification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a frontline receptionist for a physician office to handle registration, scheduling, and billing duties. This role interfaces with patients, streamlines check-in, and ensures accuracy of information in the EMR system.

The candidate will verify insurance, collect co-pays, balance cash, and support pre-authorizations and referrals, contributing to efficient patient flow and accurate records.