FT Office Assistant - Cardiology

Virtua Memorial Hospital • Voorhees, NJ

6d • 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 position also collects co-pays, performs pre-certifications, and handles filing. It is a full-time, on-site role at Virtua Health's Voorhees location, working 40 hours per week on the first shift.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• 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.
• Enter charges and payments, collect co-pays, reconcile batches, and prepare deposits.
• Prepare referrals and obtain pre-certifications as required.
• May train and direct office assistants at sites, including preparing work and training schedules.
• Act as an office resource and mentoring role model.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan; 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED