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Physician Specialists of Northern Jersey LLC

Front Desk Medical Receptionist Full-Time

Pay: $28/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Paramus, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.

$44,570 / year median in New Jersey

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Description:

We are a multi-specialty practice specializing in Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, seeking an outstanding front desk medical receptionist. Candidate MUST have 2 yrs+ front desk experience in the medical field with excellent phone/verbal/typing skills, and the ability to be personable with difficult clients. Candidate must also be very detail oriented, be able to handle a high call volume and work well as part of a professional team. The position is for a full-time medical secretary (37-40 hours per week), and availability to work at least one late night (until 6:30/7:00pm) per week is required.

THE CORE HOURS FOR THIS POSITION ARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9

00AM - 5:00PM (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

WITH 1 CLOSING NIGHT REQUIRED.

Candidate must have knowledge of ICD-10 coding and medical terminology.

Job duties include:

Checking-in patients and registering new patients, entering demographics and scanning documents into EMR, handling Medical records requests for disability/legal/insurance purposes, collecting/posting copayments and account balances, verifying insurance eligibility for deductibles and coinsurances, tracking referrals, answering a 10-line phone system and triaging calls appropriately to clinical staff, scheduling and confirming appointments, scheduling patient testing at outside facilities, ordering lab work and radiology testing, calling insurances to obtain coverage and prior-authorization for diagnostic imaging, procedures, etc., performing other duties as assigned. Salary will be determined based upon skills and experience. Looking for enthusiastic and dependable candidates only!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

up to $28 per hour Expected hours: 37-40 per week

Full Benefits:

Medical/Health insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Paid time off (Vacation and Sick) 401K/Profit Sharing Plan Retirement plan matching

Medical Specialties:

Pulmonology Rheumatology Sleep Medicine Primary Care Schedule Hours:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday No weekends

Requirements:

Medical Receptionist:

2 years of experience (Required) Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Health Insurances Knowledge of ICD-10 and Diagnoses Detailed Oriented and Accuracy in Fast Paced Environment