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Office Assistant - Orthopedics

Virtua Health4 days ago
Kitchener, Ontario
$18 - $25/hourly
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

About the role

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Cherry Hill - 325 Route 70

Remote Type On-Site

Employment Type Employee

Employment Classification Regular

Time Type Full time

Work Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours 40

Additional Locations: Summary Job Information: Performs medical office duties including verifying insurance, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, registering patients, and entering all billing information into system.

Collects co-pays and performs pre-certifications and filing.

Position Responsibilities

  • Answers and screens phone calls by third ring. Directs all calls to appropriate staff member, ensuring all information is accurate.
  • Responsible for scheduling patient appointments and registering patients, including updating and verifying all system demographics and insurance information.
  • Performs billing functions such as entering charges and payments, collecting co-pays, reconciling batches and preparing deposits.
  • Responsible for preparing referrals and obtaining pre-certifications as required.
  • May train and direct office assistants at sites, including preparation of work and training schedules. Acts as office resource and mentoring role model.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Must have strong multi-tasking abilities and computer literacy.

0-2 years Medical Office experience.

Required Education HS diploma or equivalent.

Hourly Rate: $17.97 - $25.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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About Virtua Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Virtua is South Jersey’s largest health system, committed to the mission of helping people be well, get well, and stay well and averaging more than one million patient encounters each year.

Virtua’s 14,000-plus employees provide comprehensive care at five hospitals and nearly 300 other locations, in addition to bringing health services directly into communities through home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and its paramedic program.

Virtua has more than 2,850 affiliated doctors and other clinicians, and its specialties include cardiology, orthopedics, advanced surgery, and maternity. Virtua is affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neuroscience, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

As a not-for-profit, Virtua is committed to the well-being of the community and provides innovative outreach programs that address social challenges affecting health, from addiction and other behavioral issues to lack of nutritious food and stable housing.

A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Virtua has received many awards for quality, safety, and its outstanding work environment.

For more information, visit virtua.org. To help Virtua make a difference, visit foundation.virtua.org.

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