• Secretary Medical, Infusion Department

    RWJBarnabas Health (Elizabeth, NJ)


    Secretary Medical, Infusion DepartmentReq #:0000208532

     

    Category:Clerical / Administrative Support

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center

    Department:Infusion Therapy

    Pay Range:$19.50 - $25.35 per hour

    Location:

    225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

     

    Job Title: Secretary Medical

     

    Department Name: Infusion Therapy

     

    Req #: 0000208532

     

    Status: Hourly

     

    Shift: Day

     

    Pay Range: $19.50 - $25.35 per hour

    Pay Transparency:

    The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

     

    The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

    Job Overview:

    Responsible for answering high volume calls, schedule appointments, follow up on authorizations for diagnostic procedures, chart preparation and obtain patient records.

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    + High School diploma

    + Writing skills to compose and edit logical, detailed, comprehensive and grammatically correct correspondence

    Preferred:

    + Ability to manage physician schedule, must be able to multitask, cross-coverage, customer service skills, team player and medical office experience

    + Bilingual preferred

    Scheduling Requirements:

    + Shift- 8:30am-4:30pm

    + Monday-Friday

    + Full Time/Day

    Essential Functions:

    + Extensive experience and competency with varied computer hardware and software, including Microsoft word applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook,

    + Ability to handle matters of highly confidential and sensitive nature

    + Ability to recognize and identify problems, recognize implications and propose alternative solutions

    + Skill in prioritizing and organizing tasks to complete work in a timely manner

    + Skill in working independently and in following through on tasks with minimal direction

    + Superior typing skills to prepare correspondence with speed and accuracy

    + Knowledge of insurance companies procedures and policies to complete pre-authorization requirements

    + Knowledge of hospital procedures to obtain laboratory and imaging information

    + Skill in communicating with patients, families, physicians, nurses, staff and peers with diplomacy and tact

    + Knowledge of medical terminology, preferably oncology/hematology

    Other Duties:

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Benefits and Perks:

    At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.

    These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

    + Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

    + Retirement Plans

    + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

    + Dental and Vision Insurance

    + Disability and Life Insurance

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Student Loan Planning Support

    + Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Wellness Programs

    + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

    + Community and Volunteer Opportunities

    + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon .and more!

     

    Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

     

    RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

     

    At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

     

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

    + Dental and Vision Insurance

    + Retirement Plans

    + Short & Long Term Disability

    + Life & Accidental Death Insurance

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Wellness Programs

    + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

    + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer