Radiation Oncology Practice Assistant: Care & Scheduling

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

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