Office Assistant - Medical Office

A New York City health services organization is seeking an Office Assistant to join their growing General Surgery Department in Brooklyn.About the **** Monday to Friday** 9am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)** General Surgery**Answers multi-line telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callerPrepares purchase orders and check requests to purchase merchandise and office supplies as neededTypes routine correspondence for department, including sending and receiving r-mailAssist the Administrator and Assistant Administrator with special projectsSchedule patient appointments for Physicians, making efficient use of departments computerized appointment scheduling program and other patient responsibilities Completes all forms and forwards them to insurance companies, Medicare and/or other appropriate partiesPrepares patient bills using computerized billing system; maintains accounts payableReceives and answers inquiries from patients, insurance companies, Medicare and other parties regarding charges and/or billing discrepancies; evaluates insurance EOBs as requiredPerforms other related duties, as directedAt least 1 year of Secretarial / Billing experience in a Medical officeHigh School Diploma / GEDKnowledge of Medical terminologyComputer savvy (40 wpm)Microsoft Office Suite proficientExceptional phone etiquetteGreat interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Strong attention to detailHighly organized Desired ***Associates and/or Bachelors DegreeFamiliarity with WordPerfect, computerized billing, etc.Familiarity with third party billing policies and procedures, including No-Fault and Workers CompensationFamiliarity with CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding

Created: 2025-05-09