Medical Office Associate I, Per Diem, Days - AMG Valve Center - Morristown

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

Medical Office Associate (Front Desk Receptionist) - PER DIEM PER DIEM MOA to work Full time hours or at least 4 days a week 9am to 5pm Monday thru Friday, Medical terminology, and insurance knowledge preferable. Good communication skills. Multitask and organized. Candidate will be doing preauthorization for tests and procedures, check in/out patients, verify insurance, collect co pays, and answering the phone. Responsible for providing day-to-day support operations by performing administrative tasks and ensuring high-quality customer service to patients. Medical office associate manages both the front and back of the office, including billing support, scheduling, coding, patient communication, and filing

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ year of experience in a medical office environment or relevant area.
• 2+ years' administrative experience

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field.
• Medical terminology, and insurance knowledge preferable.
• Good communication skills.
• Multitask and organized.
• Candidate will be doing preauthorization for tests and procedures, check in/out patients, verify insurance, collect co pays, and answering the phone.

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.
• Work with highest confidentially and abide HIPA compliance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED