Administrative Assistant, Cardiology

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiology

Req #: 0000228062

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.00 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 Administrative Assistant is responsible for the daily operations of the department by performing secretarial, receptionist and general clerical duties. Directly responsible to Division Chief. Also functions as a liaison between other internal and external departments and/or providers.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Good organizational and communication skills required
• Knowledge of medical terminology a plus but not essential
• Computer skills required

Preferred:

• Bachelor degree and three years of healthcare experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

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

Essential Functions:

• Schedules patients for clinic office visits for multiple providers
• Maintains Division Chief's personal calendar Maintains appropriate records and establishes departmental filing systems to ensure the expeditious retrieval of information so that department head and/or department staff can accomplish their responsibilities in time frames
• Answers telephone, divert calls, receives and relays messages accurately
• Ensures and maintains adequate levels of office supplies and equipment
• Participates in overall telephone coverage on behalf of the entire Department and maintains complete and accurate telephone/visitor messages for department personnel, assuring timely and accurate routing of messages in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Provide general support to patients and providers
• Follow up on all request from clinical staff for patient info, patient letters and communication
• Performs 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.