Secretary, Department, GR Hemophilia Center

Job Title: Secretary, Department

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: GR-Hemophilia Center

Req #: 0000214562

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:

Assists in the daily operation of the department by performing secretarial, receptionist, registration, financial, ordering and general clerical duties.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma required
• Good organizational and communication skills required
• Computer skills required

Preferred:

• Three to five years office experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology a plus but not essential

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift-8:30am-4:30pm
• Monday-Friday
• Full Time-Day

Essential Functions:

• Schedule patient s appointments for department
• Interview patient , family members and other responsible parties to gather pertinent demographic and financial information for scheduling, preregistration and/or registration
• Obtain and accurately document all demographic information in EPIC
• Verify accuracy of information in EPIC included but not limited to: insurance information, demographics, preferred language, contact information, etc…
• Obtain and scan insurance cards and pharmacy benefit cards into EPIC Complete Medicare Questionnaire on all eligible patients
• Inform patient of financial responsibility and collect appropriate copayment at time of registration
• Provides patients with all regulatory documents, obtain required signatures and witnesses all patient s signatures
• Answer main department phone calls and/or emails and triage appropriately
• Manage department UBER rides for all patient appointments in hemophilia
• Retrieve medical records for new patients
• Ensure source documents are legible, if not, contact sender for updated copies that are legible
• Ensure and maintain adequate levels of office supplies and equipment
• Fax signed prescription orders to patients home care company and scan to Epic
• Fax and scan other documents as requested
• Obtains insurance referrals for patient visits and laboratory testing as required
• Responsible for forwarding all patient recorders requests to Health Information Management
• Refer patients with insurance issues or concerns to financial coordinator

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