Secretary

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Manager, the Secretary assists in the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma
• Prior patient insurance authorization and verification experience
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel and the ability to multi-task successfully
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and demonstrated writing skills

Preferred:

• Experience with EPIC
• College degree

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Day
• Time: 7:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
• Status: Full Time (37.5 hrs.)

Essential Functions:

• Assist with scheduling patients
• Assist with answering the phone
• Call to verify insurance company whenever a patient s insurance changes or when a new patient is pre-registered
• Assist with obtaining insurance authorizations for infusion center treatments
• Schedule patient appointments
  • Cancer Center new patients and follow ups
  • Infusion Center
• Patient insurance coverage verification
  • Verify treatment authorization for patients from insurance provider
• Answer telephone and professionally direct questions directly related to department to appropriate persons
• Coordinates review of denied billing
• Attend departmental meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

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