Secretary

Job Overview:

Processes surgical pathology reports, answers telephone, performs general clerical work to relieve medical, professional and technical personnel of minor administrative and business details. Performs additional tasks as requested.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Typing 40 WPM Strong organizational and interpersonal skills,

Preferred:

• Associate degree in medical secretarial science

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time: 37.5hrs
• Evening Shift
• Time: 3:00p-11:00p

Essential Functions:

• Performs and provides personal secretarial and administrative support services such as preparing correspondence in final form, receiving visitors, scheduling meetings and maintaining files for the Mental Health Unit.
• Preparing documents for court and making sure they are signed on time by the appropriate Judge on call.
• Assist with Staffing Coordination
• Coordinate any referrals as directed
• Initiate and follow up on referrals to LTC facilities as ordered,
• Coordinate the TCO and Court Log,
• Liaison to Passaic County Court,
• Ensure that commitment papers are completed properly and sent for judicial review in a timely manner,
• Coordinates unit, patient and physician needs
• Copy medical record for transfers to appropriate level of care
• Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with co-workers,
• Communicates with co-workers in a professional and respectful manner,
• Ensures that the unit has the appropriate supplies for patient care
• Provide typing for department as needed and directed by the Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health
• USTF Knowledge and Entry,
• Maintains charts as necessary- including breaking down charts after discharge and ensuring the charts get to medical records on time,
• Responsible for Court Log being updated.
• Accurate typing skills, including word processing. Must be capable of working independently.
• Must exercise good judgement and demonstrate initiative in performing various administrative functions.
• Familiarity with medical terminology a must. Computer skills (EPIC knowledge) preferred.
• Contact with all sections within the department, other departments within CMMC
• Duplicates reports, letters and other documents using copying equipment and mails or distributes copies within the organization and to outside Medical Offices.

Benefits and Perks:

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!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer