Medical Office Assistant - Primary Care Saddle Brook
About The Position
The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for the daily operations of a primary care medical office. Duties include scheduling patients, setting up patient accounts, answering phones, verifying insurance, entering data, and ordering office and medical supplies. The role also assists with patient care as needed, including preparing patients for examinations, obtaining and recording vital signs, and performing phlebotomy. St. Joseph’s Health describes itself as a healthcare organization recognized for the expertise and compassion of its staff. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care and state-designated trauma center on the Paterson campus, providing a broad range of specialty and subspecialty services. Its nursing team, including St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence since 1999.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Maintain current certification or registration from an accredited institution, such as AAMA, NHA, or AMT.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily medical office operations.
- Schedule patients and 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 examinations.
- 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 (match not applicable to per diem employees or part-time employees working under 20 hours per week)
- Health and wellness offerings
- Potential eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance options
- Onsite day care program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
