Medical Office Assistant - ACS - OBGYN

Healthcare AdminFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23.48-$24.7/hr

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Job Description

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Medical Office Assistant position is to provide support with the daily activities of the clinic including answering phones and routing calls, scheduling appointments, patient referrals, greeting and registering patients. Responds to requests and questions from hospitals, patients and referring physician offices. Assists with billing and record retention activities.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Greets patients and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner, explaining clinic procedures, answering routine questions, and facilitating adherence to schedule of appointments.
  • Accurately schedules/cancels/confirms patients’ appointments according to the criteria of the department.
  • Registers patients completely and accurately.
  • Answers phone calls, takes accurate messages, and refers caller or message to appropriate party.

Maintains an accurate filing system to meet the needs of the department, following established guidelines. Ensures that lab slips, x-ray reports, etc. are filed and/or prepped for scanning and/or scanned in a timely manner for Medical Records. Ensures scripts sent to Medical Records are affixed to an 8 ½ by 11 paper with a current zebra label.

Assists with billing procedures and forms, assists in the preparation of documents and forms sent to/received from referring physician directed.

Develops and maintains good customer relations skills consistent with the department’s guidelines.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

High school diploma or GED required;

Two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including receptionist and scheduling duties required.

Computer skills (proficient w/MS Office & experience w/electronic registration and medical record systems) and excellent customer service skills required.

Preferred

Ability to multi-task and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) preferred.

  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Experience in medical office setting including some billing preferred.

What We Offer

  • Vacation Time
  • Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is TC1550: Probationary Rate $23.48- Job Rate $23.98 - Two (2) Year Rate $24.70 per hour.

University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.

The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit uhnj.org.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient RegistrationMedical Records ManagementMulti-taskingMicrosoft OfficeElectronic Registration SystemsCommunicationClerical Support

Healthcare Administration Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k
Typical market rent
$2,114/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University Hospital, Newark NJ

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Vacation Time
Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Pet Insurance