FT Office Assistant - Cardiology

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

7d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Office Assistant performs medical office duties for a cardiology practice, including verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling and registering patients, and entering billing information. The role also collects co-pays, performs pre-certifications, and handles filing. The position is full-time, on-site in Voorhees, New Jersey, and works a first shift schedule for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong multitasking abilities and computer literacy.
0–2 years of medical office experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Answer and screen phone calls by the third ring, direct calls to the appropriate staff member, and ensure information is accurate.
Schedule patient appointments and register patients, including updating and verifying demographic and insurance information in the system.
Perform billing functions, including entering charges and payments, collecting co-pays, reconciling batches, and preparing deposits.
Prepare referrals and obtain pre-certifications as required.
May train and direct office assistants at sites, including preparing work and training schedules; serve as an office resource and mentoring role model.