Medical Office Assistant ACS Ophthalmology

Title

Medical Office Assistant - ACS - Ophthalmology
ID

Job Locations

US-NJ-Newark
Category

Administrative Clinical Support
Type

Regular Full-Time
Location : Location

US-NJ-Newark
Job Post Information* : External Company Name

University Hospital Newark NJ
Job Post Information* : External Company URL

Location : Postal Code

07103
Location : Address

150 Bergen St
Telecommute

No

What Youll Do

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner explaining clinic procedures answering routine questions and facilitating adherence to schedule of appointments.
• Accurately schedules/cancels/confirms patients appointments according to the criteria of the department.
• Registers patients completely and accurately.
• Answers phone calls takes accurate messages and refers caller or message to appropriate party.
• Maintains an accurate filing system to meet the needs of the department following established guidelines. Ensures that lab slips x-ray reports etc. are filed and/or prepped for scanning and/or scanned in a timely manner for Medical Records. Ensures scripts sent to Medical Records are affixed to an 8 ½ by 11 paper with a current zebra label.
• Assists with billing procedures and forms assists in the preparation of documents and forms sent to/received from referring physician directed.
• Develops and maintains good customer relations skills consistent with the departments guidelines.

What Youll Bring

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience including receptionist and scheduling duties required.
• Computer skills (proficient w/MS Office & experience w/electronic registration and medical record systems) and excellent customer service skills required.

Preferred:

• Ability to multi-task and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Bilingual (Spanish Portuguese or French) preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in medical office setting including some billing preferred.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jerseys Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is TC1550: Probationary Rate $23.48- Job Rate $23.98 - Two (2) Year Rate $24.70 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates relevant work experience education and training key skills internal equity market data and organizational expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. For more information visit Experience:

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