Medical Secretary II

St. Joseph's Health • Paterson, NJ

6d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides a variety of complex administrative functions for department leaders, supporting the primary assigned division and floating to other divisions as required. The Medical Secretary II uses critical thinking and independent judgment regarding administrative issues and serves as a resource for internal and external customers.

The role requires frequent telephone communication and the ability to work through multiple interruptions while maintaining positive communication. The position is with St. Joseph’s Health, whose staff includes physicians, nurses, and clinical and professional staff. St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state-designated trauma center on the Paterson campus, providing specialty and subspecialty services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of previous work-related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Communication skills to handle frequent telephone calls and multiple interruptions while sustaining positive communication.
• Critical-thinking ability and capacity to make independent judgments regarding administrative issues.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative support for department leaders in the primary assigned division.
• Float to other divisions as required.
• Use independent judgment to address administrative issues.
• Serve as a resource for internal and external customers.
• Frequently answer telephone calls and communicate positively while managing multiple interruptions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan options with company match (match not applicable for per diem employees and part-time employees working under 20 hours per week).
• Health and wellness offerings.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance options.
• Onsite day care program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED