• Practice Assistant, Pain Management Center

    RWJBarnabas Health (Newark, NJ)


    Practice Assistant, Pain Management CenterReq #:0000200061

     

    Category:Clerical / Administrative

     

    Status:Full-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    Department:Pain Management Center

    Pay Range:$22.00 - $27.00 per hour

    Location:

    201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

    Job Title: Practice Assistant

     

    Department: Pain Management Center

     

    Req#: 0000200061

     

    Status: Full-Time

     

    Shift: Day

     

    Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 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:

    Performs all patient related administrative and clerical duties necessary to assist the heath care team to provide patient care. Acts as a liaison between patients and the clinical team. Involves direct patient interaction as well as effective communication and coordination with other healthcare providers and departments.

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    + High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

    + Must have prior healthcare experience Proficiency in clinical information systems (e.g. Epic)

    + Strong communication and organizational skills

    Preferred:

    + College Degree Medical office or healthcare administrative experience

    + Medical office or healthcare administrative experience Scheduling Experience

    Scheduling Requirements:

    + Shift- 8:00am-4:00pm

    + Monday-Friday

    + Full Time/Day

    Essential Functions:

    + Checks patients in and out of the center in a courteous and professional manner

    + Daily telephone management (incoming calls, return calls to patient, voice mail, appointment confirmation calls,etc.)

    + Scheduling and managing appointments including acting as a liaison between the practice, providers, and hospital departments who refer patients to the Pain Center Ensures and maintains adequate inventory of office supplies, medical supplies, and equipment

    + Management of mailings such as referral and pre-appointment information

    + Assist with authorizations for procedures, MRIs, and medications

    + Ensures charges are dropped appropriately for services rendered. Review and resolution of all assigned work queues.

    + Assist clinical staff with patient communications regarding pharmacy, medical supplies and medical inquiries

    + Manages policies and procedures for the practice.

    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