Physician Administrative Assistant (PAA-Somerset NJ) Position Available In Somerset, New Jersey

Physician Administrative Assistant (PAA-Somerset NJ) University Orthopaedic Associates, LLC 2 Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873 University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopaedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care. Our board certified surgeons each with subspecialty training offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine. We have an exciting full-time opportunity for you to join our Team in our Somerset Office as a Physician Administrative Assistant (PAA). For consideration, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Proficient medical terminology is required, orthopedic a plus. Bilingual is a benefit. In this highly visible role, the successful candidate will be interacting with patients, families and health care providers. Excellent communication skills, writing and interpersonal skills are required. The successful candidate will be responsible to schedule surgical procedures with patients, coordinate with hospitals/ surgi-centers, provide coverage as needed for the department, ensure PAA supplies and equipment are properly stocked and in working condition, provide high level of customer service, quality care for all patients, vendors & other doctors, maintain doctor’s master schedules, answer calls, and respond to emails and faxes in a timely manner.

Brief Overview of Position Responsibilities:

Strong working knowledge of computer systems, with experience in windows-based systems and Microsoft Office Ability to Multitask and Detail Oriented Surgical Scheduling with patients and coordination with hospital or surgical center Ensuring proper equipment & vendor are booked for surgery Point of contact and liaison for patients, other physicians, etc. when the physician(s) is not in the office Coordinate meetings with vendors and doctors as needed; schedule video depositions as requested by attorneys Maintain accuracy of physician schedule changes and notify all affected Assist in identifying documents and surgical codes in Surgimate that need to be corrected/changed Schedule appointments as needed for existing and post-operative patients Assist in providing PAA items of concern for weekly meetings Ability to answer phone calls, emails and faxes with the ability to complete correspondence regarding work notes, jury duty requests, etc. Verify billing sheet are entered appropriately and submitted for posting in a timely manner Aid in collecting insurance and demographic information for patients Maintain physician CME credits, license renewals/recertification requirements, organizing/submitting invoices for MD check requests Other job related duties as required Visit us at _ https://uoanj.com/ _ OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to include the salary range for this role. The hiring range for this role is _ $21.50 – $31.00 per hour. _The range for this role is typically determined by several factors, including the geography in which the selected candidate will be working, and alignment with qualifications and experience. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation (bonus, etc) and/or benefits. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vison and retirement plan. University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, UOA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. UOA also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. Qualified minorities and/ or women are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.50 – $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Orthopedics Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends

Work Location:

In person