Secretary at RWJBarnabas Health – Hamilton, New Jersey

Job Title: Secretary

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Cancer Center

Req #: 0000219144

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.26 - $21.00 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:

The medical oncology secretary coordinates activities at the front desk/reception area.

Interacts effectively with the medical providers and all team members.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Computer experience

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a medical office

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time Day
• Monday - Friday
• 8:30a- 5:00p

Essential Functions:

• Registers patients, reviews patient insurance plans, maintains accurate records in regarding referral, office visits
• Answers, forwards, and refers telephone calls/messages to appropriate personnel in a pleasant and professional manner
• Schedules appointments for office visits and for procedures as required
• Prepares charts in accordance with the office standards for daily appointments
• Maintains orderly and systemic filing of patient documentation/records in a timely fashion
• Registers patients as required fully completing all of the registration procedures
• Assists with the reconciliation of accounts at the end of the month allowing for ease of process through the coding and billing departments
• Maintains accurate information on patient s insurance plan regarding referral, authorization for radiation therapy, office visits, and procedures
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role; proactively addresses issues; identifies and resolves problems in an appropriate manner
• Actively assist in the orientation and preceptorship of new employees
• Interacts with patients and families in an empathetic, caring manner; acts as patient advocate
• Work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals
• Demonstrates telephone courtesy and initiative in addressing concerns of caller
• Assists in the throughput of patients within the department
• Contributes toward improving cost effectiveness and productivity
• Scans in house bills encounter forms and daily schedule to billing office daily
• Obtains and documents pre-certifications in chart for tests/procedures ordered by physicians in a timely manner
• Collects co-payments, deductable, and/or coinsurance from patients as required by the insurance company at time of visit
• Accurately enters charges for patient visits into system on a daily basis,
• Participates in on-going documentation review
• Achieves or maintains professional certification specialty area
• Participates in Educational opportunities
• Participates in Community based events

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.