Medical Office Assistant - ACS - Surgical
$48,838–$48,838 year
On-siteNewark, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Greets patients and visitors, explaining clinic procedures and facilitating adherence to appointment schedules. Accurately schedules, cancels, and confirms patient appointments while registering patients completely. Answers phone calls, takes accurate messages, and refers callers to appropriate parties. Maintains an accurate filing system for lab slips, x-ray reports, and scripts, ensuring timely scanning and proper labeling. Assists with billing procedures and prepares documents for referring physicians. Requires two years of progressively responsible clerical experience, proficiency with MS Office and electronic medical record systems, and a high school diploma or GED. Salary ranges from $23.48 to $24.70 per hour. University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center and affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and pension plans.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including receptionist and scheduling duties
- Computer skills (proficient w/MS Office & experience w/electronic registration and medical record systems)
- Excellent customer service skills
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to multi-task and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
- Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or French)
- Associate degree
- Experience in medical office setting including some billing
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