Medical Office Associate I, Per Diem - Days, Nephrology, Morristown

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per Diem position for the Days shift in Nephrology at Morristown. The Medical Office Associate I will be responsible for various administrative tasks within a medical practice, ensuring efficient patient flow and accurate record-keeping.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Prior experience in an office setting with administrative tasks
Demonstrate interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of how to assist patients in a timely manner with concerns and/or complaints
Proficient in patient registration, appointments, scheduling, arrival appointments, EMR phone notes, indexing documents within EMR, and telephone etiquette
Working knowledge of computers
Must operate standard office machines and equipment such as photocopiers, PC, fax, scanner, general office and communications equipment.
Basic problem solving and decision-making skills required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge regarding medical terminology, insurance, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
Medical practice or other medical office experience

Responsibilities

Answer and handle phone calls in a timely and efficient manner, utilizing appropriate telephone etiquette.
Appropriately schedule patient appointments using general scheduling guidelines, selecting the appropriate visit type and length of visit. May be required to schedule meetings for physicians.
Greet patients promptly upon arrival to the practice.
Accurately collect and document time-of-service payments.
Verify and collect demographics, emergency contact information, and insurance information.
Correctly register patients in the system, including completing registration paperwork.
Accurately enter information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Use EMR for prescriptions, phone notes, referrals, outreach, check-out, etc.
May require managing reporting, surgical scheduling, managing authorizations and referrals, and maintaining adequate supply inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to other practices as required by practice leadership.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance