Medical Office Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; South River (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to perform secretarial and administrative duties in the outpatient medical office. You will manage front desk functions, check-in/check-out, scheduling and registration, and support patients post-visit for appointment needs.

The role requires a strong customer service background, excellent communication, and proficient computer skills to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 1+ year experience in customer service or working with the public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, visible environment.
• Ability to travel to various locations and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk support in ambulatory outpatient offices.
• Check-in, scheduling, registration and check-out processes.
• Assist patients with appointment needs and concerns post-visit.
• Support the team to deliver optimal patient care and experience.

Education

High School diploma / GED / equivalent

Associates Degree

Tools

EMR/EHR experience

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Medical Office Specialist performs a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for the outpatient medical office relating to the organization and management of the department. The Medical Office Specialist is responsible for all front desk functions identified in the ambulatory setting. The role of the Medical Office Specialist is to provide optimal support to the team and to ensure patients receive the very best care, satisfaction and experience during the check-in, scheduling, registration, and check-out process while at the office, and continue to support our patients post visit for any appointment needs and concerns.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent programs and/or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years experience working with the public in a customer service setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, visible environment while maintaining a professional and confident demeanor in stressful situations.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to travel to various locations.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associates Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience in a physician practice, hospital setting.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Prior clerical training, knowledge.