Medical Office Associate I, Per Diem - Weekdays, Nephrology, Bayonne

Atlantic Health System•Bayonne, NJ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning. Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services. In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Requirements

Must demonstrate interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required in order to serve a diverse customer base.
knowledge of how to assist patients in a timely manner with concerns and/or complaints.
Be proficient in the following, but not limited to: patient registration, appointments, scheduling, arrival appointments, EMR phone notes, indexing documents within EMR, telephone etiquette.
A 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.

Responsibilities

Answer, handle, phone calls in a timely and efficient manner.
Utilize appropriate telephone etiquette.
Using general scheduling guidelines appropriately schedule patient appointments selecting appropriate visit type/length of visit.
May be required to schedule meetings for physicians.
Greets patient promptly upon arrival to practice.
Accurately collects and documents time-of-service payments.
Verifies/collects: demographics, emergency contact information, and insurance information.
Correctly registers patients in system, including registration paperwork.
Accurately enters information into EMR.
Uses EMR for prescriptions, phone notes, referrals, outreach, check-out, etc.
May require managing reporting, surgical scheduling, managing authorizations and referrals, maintaining adequate supply inventory.
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