Secretary Department, Cardiology at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title: Secretary Department

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiology

Req #: 0000235749

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:

In busy outpatient department, schedule clinic appointments for multiple providers. Maintain providers calendars. Answer emails and calls, divert calls to appropriate staff, receive and relay messages accurately. Update electronic records with pertinent documents. Participate in overall telephone coverage on behalf of the Cardiology department. Provide general support to patients and providers. Act as point of contact for internal and external clients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• 3 to 5 years office experience required, good organizational and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer skills required

Preferred:

• One year (1) secretary and/or scheduling experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift- 8:00am-4:00pm
• Monday- Friday
• Full Time- Day

Essential Functions:

• Schedules patients for tests and procedures
• Coordinates with patient and providers for appropriate dates
• Verifies insurance information is provided
• All other duties as assigned

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.