Medical Office Assistant (MOA) Paterson

St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ

9d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) is responsible for the daily operations of the medical office, including scheduling patients, setting up patient accounts, answering phones, verifying insurance, entering data, and ordering office and medical supplies. The position also assists with patient care activities as needed, including preparing patients for examinations, obtaining and recording patient vital signs, and performing phlebotomy. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center located on the Paterson campus. It accepts referrals for difficult or unusual cases and performs both complex and routine procedures. Its services include ambulatory care, behavioral health, cardiovascular services, emergency and trauma care, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic and spine care, rehabilitation, surgical specialties, women’s health, imaging, and pediatrics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current certification or registration from an accredited institution, such as AAMA, NHA, or AMT, which must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily medical office operations.
Schedule patients.
Set up patient accounts.
Answer phones.
Verify insurance.
Perform data entry.
Order office and medical supplies.
Assist with patient care activities as needed.
Prepare patients for examination.
Obtain and record patient vital signs.
Perform phlebotomy.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan options with company match; company match does not apply to per diem employees or part-time employees working under 20 hours per week.
Health and wellness benefits.
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance options.
Onsite day care program.