Office Assistant - Primary Care

Virtua Health

Briggs (TX)

On-site

USD 24,755 - 34,715

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance

Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A health services provider in Briggs is seeking an entry-level Medical Office Assistant to perform essential office duties, including answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, and managing billing information. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and 1-2 years of medical office experience. This position offers full-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

1-2 years Medical Office experience.

Responsibilities

Perform medical office duties including verifying insurance.
Answer and screen phone calls by third ring.
Schedule patient appointments and register patients.
Enter billing information into the system.
Prepare referrals and obtain pre-certifications.
Train and direct office assistants at sites.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong multi-tasking abilities

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.97/hr - $25.20/hr

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.

Location: Briggs - 1015 Briggs Rd. Suite 200

Remote Type On-Site

Employment Type Employee

Employment Classification Regular

Time Type Full time

Work Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours 40

Additional Locations:

Summary

Job Information: Performs medical office duties including verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, registering patients, and entering all billing information into system.

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

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

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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, life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Seniority level