Clerk in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Clerk

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: GR-Baringer School Based

Req #: 0000231897

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.70 - $19.70 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:

Must be able to enter basic patient info electronically. Communicate with insurance when needed. Greet and register patients according to office protocol. Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documents. Maintain and manage patient records. Answer incoming calls, make and confirm appointments. Complete other clerical duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Post-secondary courses in business or secretarial school desirable
• At least two years of administrative and secretarial experience in an office setting within a large institution. Direct knowledge of hospital procedures preferable
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Strong interpersonal relations. Knowledge of computers required; Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Scheduling Requirements:

• Status: Per Diem
• Shift: Day
• Schedule (Scheduled based on the department needs)

Essential functions:

• Maintains departmental filing system
• Assists the department in all clerical functions as needed.
• Performs clerical duties in support of a hospital department, including, but not limited to, word processing, filing, receptionist responsibilities, photocopying and mail sorting and distribution
• Prepares and processes orders for all office supplies as needed

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.

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.