Nursing Data Clerk

RWJBarnabas Health; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nursing Data Clerk in the Home Infusion department in New Jersey. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, maintaining patient information, and communicating with nurses and the infusion care team to support patient care delivery.

The position requires organization, attention to detail, and strong communication, with clerical and healthcare experience preferred. It offers daily day shifts and an hourly pay range reflecting market norms in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of orientation requirements.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Entering new patient referrals into scheduling software accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining and updating the active patient list and ensuring appointments are scheduled appropriately.
• Obtaining and maintaining nursing availability to support patient scheduling needs.
• Reviewing and assigning patient visits based on visit type, duration, location, and nurse availability.
• Collaborating with the infusion care team to coordinate schedules and meet patient care needs.
• Faxing pharmacy and nursing orders, along with required follow-up documentation, to nursing agencies providing patient care.
• Answering nursing department phone calls while providing professional and responsive customer service.
• Communicating patient care changes and updates to field nurses in a timely manner.
• Communicating with management when outside agency support is needed.
• Organizing daily responsibilities, setting priorities, and seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Participating in department committees or plans and cross-training to assist in other areas as needed.
• Performing additional duties as assigned or directed by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Nursing Data Clerk

Req #: 0000262141

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department: Home Infusion

Pay Range: $16.62 - $24.94 per hour

Location: 603 MONTROSE AVE, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

Job Title: Nursing Data Clerk

Location: LSC-Montrose

Department Name: Home Infusion

Req #: 0000262141

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.62 - $22.86 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, coordinating care behind the scenes is an important part of creating a seamless experience for patients and clinical teams. As a Nursing Data Clerk with Home Infusion, you'll support the daily operations of the nursing department by coordinating schedules, maintaining patient information, and communicating with nurses, agencies, and the infusion care team. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping a healthcare team stay connected, this position offers an opportunity to directly support the delivery of patient care.

In this role, you'll be:

• Entering new patient referrals into scheduling software accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining and updating the active patient list and ensuring appointments are scheduled appropriately.
• Obtaining and maintaining nursing availability to support patient scheduling needs.
• Reviewing and assigning patient visits based on visit type, duration, location, and nurse availability.
• Collaborating with the infusion care team to coordinate schedules and meet patient care needs.
• Faxing pharmacy and nursing orders, along with required follow-up documentation, to nursing agencies providing patient care.
• Answering nursing department phone calls while providing professional and responsive customer service.
• Communicating patient care changes and updates to field nurses in a timely manner.
• Communicating with management when outside agency support is needed.
• Organizing daily responsibilities, setting priorities, and seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Participating in department committees or plans and cross-training to assist in other areas as needed.
• Performing additional duties as assigned or directed by management.

This Role Might Be For You If...

• You are highly organized and enjoy coordinating schedules and keeping information accurate and up to date.
• You communicate effectively with patients, nurses, management, and members of the infusion care team.
• You are comfortable balancing multiple priorities while working with minimal supervision.
• You have strong attention to detail when reviewing patient visits, schedules, and documentation.
• You demonstrate professionalism and provide positive customer service in your interactions.
• You enjoy collaborating with others to solve scheduling challenges and support patient care.
• You are adaptable and willing to cross-train and assist other areas of the department as needed.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete all orientation requirements. Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and prioritization skills are important for success in this position, along with the ability to work effectively with patients and members of the infusion care team. One year of clerical experience and one year of healthcare experience are preferred.

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