
Medical Office Associate I, Per Diem, Float, Family Medicine, Northern NJ
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Job overview
Atlantic Health System is hiring a Medical Office Associate I, Per Diem, Float, Family Medicine, Northern NJ. Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Office Associate I for per diem and float work in a family medicine setting in Oakland, NJ. The role involves answering phones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, verifying insurance, processing referrals and prior authorizations, handling cash collections, and maintaining HIPAA compliance while supporting daily office operations.
Key focus areas include Answer phones and greet patients in a professional and courteous manner, Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments, and Register patients and maintain accurate demographic and medical information in the EMR system.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Preferred (not required): EMR Systems, Standard Office Equipment, HIPAA Regulations, and Communication.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
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Answer phones and greet patients in a professional and courteous manner.
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Schedule, confirm, and reschedule patient appointments.
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Register patients and maintain accurate demographic and medical information in the EMR system.
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Verify insurance eligibility, collect co-pays, and assist with billing-related inquiries.
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Process referrals, prior authorizations, pre-certifications, and medical records requests.
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Maintain provider schedules and support daily office operations.
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Balance daily cash collections according to office procedures.
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Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Previous medical office, healthcare, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.
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Knowledge of medical scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and prior authorizations preferred.
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Experience working with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.
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Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office equipment.
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.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
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Life & AD&D Insurance.
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
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403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
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PTO & Paid Sick Leave
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Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
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Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
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Backup and On-Site Childcare
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Well-Being Rewards
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
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Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
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Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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