Medical Front Desk Coordinator

Practice Introduction Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 29 physicians, including 19 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, urgent care centers, and surgical center, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model. Description Work Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Salary Range: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour Practice Introduction Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 29 physicians, including 19 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, urgent care centers, and surgical center, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model. Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We are a community where every team member—regardless of role—is expected to embody these values in their daily work, hold themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards, and speak up when behavior falls short of our expectations. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is welcomed, mistakes become learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated together. As a member of our team, you'll be expected to contribute ideas, mentor new colleagues, and actively participate in creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive. Requirements We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and customer-focused Medical Front Desk Coordinator to join our practice. As the primary point of contact, you will deliver exceptional customer care while managing patient intake, appointment scheduling, and front office workflow. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-tasking skills, EMR proficiency, and a genuine passion for creating a positive patient experience from check-in to check-out. Key Responsibilities Greet patients professionally, manage digital intake/check-out processes, collect co-pays/balances, and maintain a clean, welcoming reception area Schedule appointments accurately, verify insurance coverage, prep charts, and secure required referrals prior to visits Maintain precise EMR records, manage incoming calls and emails, and strictly protect patient privacy (HIPAA) Collaborate closely with clinical staff to optimize patient flow and keep front desk inventory stocked and organized Required Skills & Abilities Sharp organizational skills with proven ability to multi-task, manage EMR charting, and stay composed in a fast-paced environment Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; dedicated to providing warm, professional service to patients, families, and staff A dependable team player willing to work flexible hours (including occasional Saturdays) and travel to regional office sites as needed Experience & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Proven experience in a front desk or administrative role within a medical office setting is highly preferred Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical privacy practices is preferred Compensation & Benefits OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $16.00 - $24.00 per hour. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, as well as benefits. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. EEO Disclosure POA is an equal opportunity employer. POA, as a member organization of OrthoNJ, is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions – including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, dismissal from employment, and other personnel matters – without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.