Scheduler-Secretary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Free onsite parking

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System in New Jersey is seeking a Scheduler-Secretary in the Department of Surgery to manage appointment scheduling, greet and register patients, and handle incoming calls with professionalism.

The role requires 1–2 years in healthcare, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Candidates should be able to multitask and work under pressure while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in healthcare field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients and staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and/or procedures.
• Greet and register patients.
• Screen incoming calls and determine urgency and direction.
• Maintain files.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Scheduler-Secretary

Department of Surgery

The Scheduler-Secretary will:

• Schedule appointments and/or procedures


• Greet and register patients


• Screen incoming calls and determining urgency and how to direct


• Maintain files

Requirements:

• One (1) to two (2) years experience in healthcare field


• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction and positive communication of scheduling information with patients, their families, outside institutions, physicians and other Hospital departments and staff


• Requires a personality that fosters a team cohesiveness within the workplace


• Proficient in the use of a computer. Keyboarding skills with a minimum 35 wpm.


• Requires good office skills and competence with basic office machines


• Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel


• Requires ability to handle multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail.


• Requires ability to work under pressure.


• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred


• Ability to read and interpret Physician’s orders


• Strong customer service skills


• Highly motivated self-starter; able to motivate others


• Enthusiastic team player

Salary Range:18.00 - 26.58 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.