Medical Office Associate I, Per Diem, Days, AMG, Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care, Summit, NJ

AH Lung Nodule Program and AMG Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care

AMG Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy and Critical Care is seeking a dedicated Per Diem role to support the Atlantic Health Lung Nodule Program (LNP). This role is ideal for candidates who are flexible, detail oriented, and eager to contribute to high quality patient care across a dynamic clinical environment.

Medical Office Associate (Front Desk Receptionist)

Responsible for providing day-to-day support operations by performing administrative tasks and ensuring high-quality customer service to patients. Medical office associate manages both the front and back of the office, including billing support, scheduling, coding, patient communication, and filing

Principal Accountabilities:

• Interviews patients for case histories prior to appointments.

• Schedules and coordinates appointments.

• Accurately updates and maintains patients' health records.

• Verifies insurance coverage and assists the billing department with processing claims.

• Communicates test results to patients when directed by physicians or nursing professionals.

• Ensures contacting patients regarding appointments, answering billing questions.

• Assists patients with re-scheduling appointments and other scheduling issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Work with highest confidentially and abide HIPA compliance
  
  

Lung Nodule Program Responsibilities:
• Complete follow-ups assigned on the LNP spreadsheet (CT review, PET review, routine follow-ups, thoracic surgery follow-ups, etc.).
• Schedule new patient referrals to the program (qualified and unqualified).
• Assist with CT scheduling (if trained; otherwise escalated to program lead).
• Support in-basket call management, including reviewing CT reports and triaging new patient appointment requests.
• Obtain radiology records, including reports and images, via PowerShare.
• Answer the LNP phone line during high-volume periods or when program staff are unavailable.
• Scan and upload patient records into the EMR.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Associates degree in Medical Office Management, Business, or related field.

• 3+ year of experience in a medical office environment or relevant area.

• 2+ years' administrative experience

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

• 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

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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.