Pediatrics Medical Office Specialist: Scheduling & Patient Care

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a medical office support role. The position involves interviewing patients for case histories, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate health records.

The role requires handling insurance verification and billing support tasks in coordination with clinicians and staff. The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of administrative experience, and an Associates degree is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years' administrative experience.
• Associates degree preferred in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients for case histories prior to appointments.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments.
• Accurately updates and maintains patients' health records.
• Verifies insurance coverage and assists the billing department with processing claims.
• Communicates test results to patients when directed by physicians or nursing professionals.
• Ensures contacting patients regarding appointments, answering billing questions.
• Assists patients with re-scheduling appointments and other scheduling issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a medical office support role. The position involves interviewing patients for case histories, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate health records.

The role requires handling insurance verification and billing support tasks in coordination with clinicians and staff. The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of administrative experience, and an Associates degree is