Scheduler Secretary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System • Somerset, NJ

3d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduler Secretary will schedule appointments and/or procedures, greet and register patients, and screen incoming calls, determining urgency and how to direct them. They will also maintain files.

Requirements

• One (1) to two (2) years experience in healthcare field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction and positive communication of scheduling information with patients, their families, outside institutions, physicians and other Hospital departments and staff
• Requires a personality that fosters a team cohesiveness within the workplace
• Proficient in the use of a computer.
• Keyboarding skills with a minimum 35 wpm.
• Requires good office skills and competence with basic office machines
• Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Requires ability to handle multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Requires ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read and interpret Physician’s orders
• Strong customer service skills
• Highly motivated self-starter; able to motivate others
• Enthusiastic team player

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and/or procedures
• Greet and register patients
• Screen incoming calls and determining urgency and how to direct
• Maintain files

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• savings accounts
• voluntary benefits
• wellness programs and discounts
• paid life insurance
• generous 401(k) match
• adoption assistance
• back-up daycare
• free onsite parking
• recognition rewards
• fully paid tuition program
• generous tuition assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed