Secretary Department, Advanced Heart Program

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is seeking a detail‑oriented Secretary for the Advanced Heart Program. In a busy outpatient setting, you’ll schedule clinic appointments, manage provider calendars, answer calls and emails, relay messages, and maintain electronic records for patients and staff.

The position is full‑time, day shift, located in Newark, NJ. Requirements include a high school diploma, 3–5 years of office experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and solid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3–5 years office experience required; good organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for tests and procedures.
• Coordinates with patients and providers for dates.
• Verifies insurance information is provided.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma

Office experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Scheduling experience

Job description

Req #: 0000252907

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Advanced Heart Program

Pay Range: $20.39 per hour

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Secretary Department

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Advanced Heart Program

Req #: 0000252907

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.39 - $20.39 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.

Job Overview

In busy outpatient department, schedule clinic appointments for multiple providers. Maintain providers calendars. Answer emails and calls, divert calls to appropriate staff, receive and relay messages accurately. Update electronic records with pertinent documents. Participate in overall telephone coverage on behalf of the Cardiology department. Provide general support to patients and providers. Act as point of contact for internal and external clients.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• 3 to 5 years office experience required, good organizational and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer skills required

Preferred:

• One year (1) secretary and/or scheduling experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift- 8:00am-4:00pm
• Monday- Friday
• Full Time- Day

Essential Functions

• Schedules patients for tests and procedures
• Coordinates with patient and providers for appropriate dates
• Verifies insurance information is provided
• All other duties as assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.

These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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