Medical Office Associate I, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Gastroenterology, Bridgewater

Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Manages phones

2. Greets patients

3. Schedules/confirms appointments

4. Enters demographics & patient information into EMR

5. Verifies insurance coverage, complete forms, collect co-pays

6. Balances cash

7. Maintains schedule in EMR system, and processes pre-certs/authorizations & referrals as well as medical records releases.

8. Helps on phone lines for NICE as assigned

9. Float to other offices at least twice a month

10. Collaborate with other team members for a positive patient experience

11. Manages inbasket messages in EMR

13. Completes Registration process. Registers all new patients and verifies information on existing patients.

14. Assists in the organizational structure of the unit and ongoing work environment.

15. Communicate well with team members. Works well with co-workers and fosters department goals.

16. Other related duties that may come up or those assigned

Qualifications

Required:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent experience
2. Prior administrative experience in a physician practice strongly preferred
3. Knowledge of computerized scheduling & EMR system a plus

Preferred:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Individual must be customer and employee focused, must have demonstrated ability to multi-task
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

About Us

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.

About the Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.

Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 20.970000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 34.640000
• Assignment Category: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Primary Shift: Day
• Salary Admin Plan: CLE