What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
This is not an entry level position.
Secretary to the physicians and the department. Schedules physician time, books OR cases. Registers new patients in computer system. Schedules appointments, prepares patient correspondence, disability forms, etc. Provides secretarial support for office hours. Burn office hours require extended working hours. Maintains medical records, types physician dictation and files all medical documents promptly in patient chart. Acts as liaison with insurance companies and case managers, sending records as requested and obtaining authorization for office visits, admission and procedures. Monitors office supplies and orders replacements. Assists with other secretarial functions as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Medical Secretarial School Diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Minimum of two years’ experience in medical setting, preferably a physician office.
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift Working: 8:00am-4:00pm
- Day Shift
- Full Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week
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 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!
Equal Opportunity Employer
