Practice Assistant, Radiation Oncology

RWJBarnabas Health; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Health Care/FSA

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Practice Assistant in Radiation Oncology at the Melchiorre Cancer Center in New Jersey. The role supports patient care through clerical duties, schedule coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff.

A daytime, full-time schedule is expected, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma (college degree preferred) and comfort with Microsoft Office and medical

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Clerical experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-related clerical support and act as liaison between patients and clinical teams.
• Maintain physician schedules, manage documentation, and coordinate communications.
• Support department operations and improve workflow efficiency.
• Assist with telephone triage, pre-authorization, billing clerk tasks, and check-out processes.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Practice Assistant, Radiation Oncology

Job Title: Practice Assistant

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000267658

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.50 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.

Practice Assistant performs all patient related clerical duties necessary to assist the health care team to provide patient care. Acts as a liaison between patients and clinical teams. This includes but is not limited to maintaining physician schedule, typing, scanning, telephone triage, and other clerical functions relating to patient care. Ability to cross cover telephone assistant, pre-authorization, billing clerk, and check out.

A Practice Assistant, a typical day might include the following:

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians while providing exceptional customer service
• Assuring a high degree of customer service including scheduling time, appointment wait time and registration
• Preparing, organizing, and completing paperwork to be sent overnight letter and maintaining log including confirmation receipt
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote efficient workflows including pathology, radiology, lab reports and referring MD notes
• Maintaining clerical operations within all modalities of the department
• Coordinating and developing schedule to ensure adequate staffing coverage
• Participating in process improvement and initiatives
• Supporting the daily operations of the department by maintaining supplies and ensuring an organized work environment

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where no two days are the same
• You thrive on staying organized and balancing multiple priorities.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues
• You take pride in providing outstanding customer service and compassionate support
• You are comfortable using computers and learning electronic health record systems.
• You enjoy being part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care
• You're seeking a healthcare career where your organizational skills directly support clinical excellence

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School diploma and equivalent, college degree preferred. Preferably with clerical experience in health care and medical terminology. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and proficient computer skills. Familiarity with office equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn. Full Time from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

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