Scheduler-Secretary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Free onsite parking

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Saint Peters Healthcare System in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a Scheduler-Secretary for the Department of Surgery to support patient flow. You will schedule appointments and procedures, greet and register patients, and route calls with professionalism and courtesy.

Requirements include 1–2 years in healthcare, strong communication, and proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel. You should multitask under pressure, be a motivated team player, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in healthcare field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for scheduling information with patients, families, outside institutions and staff.
• Proficient in computer use; minimum 35 wpm keyboarding.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred; ability to read Physician’s orders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Keyboard 35 wpm

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

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.