Clerk-Journal Entry

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Jersey is seeking a Clerk-Journal Entry for the Operating Room to work independently and input data into the hospital’s Cerner Prod systems. The role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize requests while assisting with data collection.

Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, have healthcare terminology knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with OR nurses, coordinators, and other

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills.
• Work requires ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and electronic data entry system.
• Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with OR, work well with others: OR Nurses and coordinators, purchasing and hospital personnel to clarify documentation to complete medical charges.
• Prior knowledge of health care billing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and be organized with attention to detail.
• Input data into the hospital computer system and electronic data entry systems.
• Distinguish and prioritize requests and questions posed.
• Assist with analytic activities and data collection.
• Confer with supervisor daily regarding productivity and work concerns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Prioritize requests

Data collection

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Computer system proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Communication with staff

Tools

Cerner Prod

Appar Prod

Surginet

Job description

• Ability to be organized, very detail oriented with ability to track down information required to complete tasks.
• Ability to distinguish and prioritize requests and questions posed.
• Ability to assist with analytic activities and data collection.
• Ability to access the various functions of the hospitals computer system to input data.
• Ability to access and input data into Cerner Prod (Appar Prod and Surginet) electronic data system.
• Operate standard office machines and equipment (i.e., computers, printers, photocopiers, calculators, etc.)
• Demonstrate user’s knowledge of standard office machines and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines and contacts appropriate company/department for repairs as needed.
• General Professional Work Assessments (by observation of supervisory staff)
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to access and react to situations out of the ordinary.
• Conduct self in a mature, professional manner.
• Assist co-workers, Medical Staff and hospital personnel whenever necessary.
• Confer with supervisor on a daily basis regarding productivity and/or work concerns.

Operating Room

The Clerk-Journal Entry will:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be organized, very detail oriented with ability to track down information required to complete tasks.
• Ability to distinguish and prioritize requests and questions posed.
• Ability to assist with analytic activities and data collection.
• Computer System Proficiency.
• Ability to access the various functions of the hospitals computer system to input data.
• Ability to access and input data into Cerner Prod (Appar Prod and Surginet) electronic data system.
• Operate standard office machines and equipment (i.e., computers, printers, photocopiers, calculators, etc.)
• Demonstrate user’s knowledge of standard office machines and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines and contacts appropriate company/department for repairs as needed.
• General Professional Work Assessments (by observation of supervisory staff)
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to access and react to situations out of the ordinary.
• Conduct self in a mature, professional manner.
• Assist co-workers, Medical Staff and hospital personnel whenever necessary.
• Confer with supervisor on a daily basis regarding productivity and/or work concerns.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills
• Work requires ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and electronic data entry system.
• Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with OR, work well with others: OR Nurses and coordinators, purchasing and hospital personnel to clarify documentation to complete medical charges.
• Prior knowledge of health care billing a plus

Salary Range: 17.00 - 22.95 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts
• paid life insurance
• generous 401(k) match
• adoption assistance
• back-up daycare
• free onsite parking
• recognition rewards

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.

Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .