Secretary

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a detail-oriented Secretary for the Outpatient Infusion department at RWJ Hamilton. The role involves coordinating the front desk, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and assisting patients, physicians, and staff to ensure timely care.

You will greet patients, review insurance, and manage referrals, while using EPIC and Microsoft Office to support efficient operations. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prefer clerical experience in healthcare and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with EPIC and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities at the front desk reception area.
• Schedule appointments and maintain accurate patient information.
• Communicate scheduling details and ensure timely, coordinated care.
• Greet patients and manage phone intake with professionalism.

Skills

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Secretary

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Full-Time

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Address: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Outpatient Infusion

Pay Range: $18.25 - $22.27 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.

The Secretary in Outpatient Infusion is responsible for coordinating activities at the front desk reception area. You will work closely with patients, physicians, and staff to schedule appointments, maintain accurate patient information, communicate scheduling details, and help ensure patients receive timely and coordinated care.

As Secretary, a typical day might include the following:

• Greeting patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism, warmth, and courtesy
• Giving clear directions to patients to prepare them for registration
• Registering patients, reviewing patient insurance plans, maintaining accurate record and referral and authorization for treatment visits
• Answering phones professionally, recording messages and forwarding calls to appropriate parties and scheduling and rescheduling appointments timely
• Files patient information in a timely fashion,

The Secretary role might be for you if:

• You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals
• You stay organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities
• You enjoy coordinating schedules and solving challenges
• You are detailed-oriented
• You respond in timely manner to all office and schedule inquiries
• You work collaboratively with team members
• You are comfortable using electronic medical systems, including EPIC

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Preferably with clerical experience in health care and medical terminology. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and proficient computer skills. Familiarity with office equipment such as copier, fax machines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn.

This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday with a schedule from 8:30am - 5:00pm, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining a work-life balance.

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