Medical Admin Assistant - Nj

A medical administrative assistant provides administrative support to a medical office or clinic. They work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the efficient operation of the office and the delivery of quality patient care. Working Conditions: The medical administrative assistant may work in a medical office, clinic, hospital, or other healthcare setting. The job may require the assistant to work long hours, weekends, and holidays. The work environment may be fast-paced and high-pressure, with a need to be able to handle emergencies quickly and calmly. The assistant may be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous materials. Salary: The salary for a medical administrative assistant varies based on experience, education, and location. According to PayScale, the average salary for a medical administrative assistant in the United States is $35,000 per year. Culture Navitas Healthcare is passionate and hungry to secure and enhance our deliverables within every opportunity. With the expertise we have in staffing and consulting services, we are fully confident in providing temporary staff to perform any service; always being client-centric, solutions minded and putting your patients interest first. Recognized as a healthcare staffing leader, Navitas Healthcare is with you every step of the way. We excel in the business of human potential, and believe in its power to shape strategic, organizational, economic, societal change, and beyond. At Navitas Healthcare, we bring the perspective, understanding, and hands-on know-how to build the future as YOU see it. We help clients take care of patients. We help candidates find passionate work. We help give back to the communities. And we deliver it all with expectational customer service. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Greet patients, answer phone calls, and respond to patient inquiries Schedule patient appointments and maintain the physician's calendar Collect and verify patient demographic and insurance information Enter patient data into electronic health records (EHR) and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records Prepare patient charts for appointments and maintain filing systems Process patient referrals and prior authorizations for medical procedures Verify insurance eligibility and coverage for patients Collect and process patient payments and reconcile financial records Coordinate patient care with other healthcare providers and organizations Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned by the physician or office manager Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills Knowledge of medical terminology and basic understanding of medical billing and coding Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field Previous experience in a medical office or healthcare setting Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems Bilingual proficiency in English and another language Requirements Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship COVID-19 Vaccinated Minimum 2 years experience in a Hospital setting Equal Opportunity Employer Navitas Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Requisition #clh5c671miskq0qnwxip4rhrg