Office Assistant - Practice

Virtua Medical Group; Whitman Park (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) / 403(b)

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group in Camden, NJ seeks a Medical Office Assistant to verify insurance, schedule appointments, register patients, and enter billing information. You will collect co-pays, handle pre-certifications, and file as required.

The role requires 1–2 years of medical office experience and strong communication skills. HS diploma or equivalent is required; the position offers hourly pay and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must have strong multi‑tasking abilities and computer literacy.
• 1‑2 years Medical Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers and screens phone calls by third ring. Directs all calls to appropriate staff member, ensuring all information is accurate.
• Responsible for scheduling patient appointments and registering patients, including updating and verifying all system demographics and insurance information.
• Performs billing functions such as entering charges and payments, collecting co‑pays, reconciling batches and preparing deposits.
• Responsible for preparing referrals and obtaining pre‑certifications as required.
• May train and direct office assistants at sites, including preparation of work and training schedules. Acts as office resource and mentoring role model.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Performs medical office duties including verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, registering patients, and entering all billing information into system. Collects co‑pays and performs pre‑certifications and filing.

Position Responsibilities

• Answers and screens phone calls by third ring. Directs all calls to appropriate staff member, ensuring all information is accurate.
• Responsible for scheduling patient appointments and registering patients, including updating and verifying all system demographics and insurance information.
• Performs billing functions such as entering charges and payments, collecting co‑pays, reconciling batches and preparing deposits.
• Responsible for preparing referrals and obtaining pre‑certifications as required.
• May train and direct office assistants at sites, including preparation of work and training schedules. Acts as office resource and mentoring role model.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must have strong multi‑tasking abilities and computer literacy.
• 1‑2 years Medical Office experience.

Required Education

HS diploma or equivalent.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $18.69 - $26.01 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including, but not limited to:

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

About the Company

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care, or something in‑between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.

Location & Work Details

Location: Camden – 1000 Atlantic Avenue
Remote Type: On‑Site
Employment Type: Employee
Employment Classification: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
Total Weekly Hours: 40