Clerk-Journal Entry

Saint Peter’s Health Care 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

Adoption assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Clerk-Journal Entry will work in the Operating Room at Saint Peter’s Health Care System, performing data entry and documentation to support surgical teams. The role requires independence, organization, and attention to detail to input data into Cerner Prod (Appar Prod and Surginet) and related systems.

Candidates should be comfortable with medical terminology, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and able to communicate with OR nurses, coordinators, and other hospital personnel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Proficient in Word/Excel and electronic data entry systems.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate with OR staff and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to complete tasks.
• Stay organized and detail-oriented to track information.
• Distinguish and prioritize requests and questions.
• Assist with analytic activities and data collection.
• Input data into Cerner Prod (Appar Prod and Surginet).

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Electronic data entry system

Job description

Clerk-Journal Entry

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. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

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. Benefits include 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, and 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.