Medical Secretary I
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.44–$28.59 an hour. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in New Jersey post a median of $22.35 an hour, the middle half $20.64–$24.93, across 78 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical administrative assistants employed in New Jersey earn a median of $23.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Provides office support to Department. Is responsible for Revenue Cycle functions including registration, account processing, insurance verification and authorization. Schedules patients according to department policy. Filing and typing as necessary. Maintains patient and data files. Orders supplies and other items as needed.
- Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years of previous work related experience. Proficiency in MS Office required: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. Bilingual preferred. Work requires communication skills needed to frequently answer telephone calls and work with multiple interruptions and still sustain positive communication.
- Cross training is required for the following functions to safeguard appropriate patient scheduling and billing processes:
- Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for procedures and diagnostic tests. Communicate with insurance companies as needed to resolve any issues.
- Obtain accurate subscriber information for the identification of the correct insurance plan code, policy numbers, group numbers, and person identification numbers in the appropriate billing system.
- Enter all charges, modifiers, ICD10'S, and CPT procedure codes as per finance and medical records policy
- Ensure that all operative reports and encounter forms are turned in for billing within the designated timeframes.
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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