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

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is seeking a Scheduler-Secretary in the Department of Surgery to manage appointment scheduling and patient registration on site. The role requires clear communication with patients and staff, proficiency with basic office software, and the ability to multitask under pressure.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in healthcare, strong customer service and teamwork skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in healthcare field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction and scheduling information with patients, families, outside institutions, physicians and other Hospital departments and staff.
• Fosters team cohesiveness within the workplace.
• Proficient in computer use; keyboarding skills minimum 35 wpm.
• Strong office skills and competence with basic office machines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Typing/keyboarding

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

• Screen incoming calls and determining urgency and how to direct


• Maintain files

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 .