Secretary

Qualifications:

Required:

• Typing at least 50 wpm

• Computer literacy

• Power point and Excel proficiency

• The ability to communicate and cooperate with employees and staff members at all levels and individuals of diverse backgrounds

Preferred:

• High school diploma

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 8am to 4:30pm each day

• Mon-Friday schedule

• FT

Essential Functions:

• Answers phones courteously and in a timely fashion

• Takes all intake information from the patient prior to contacting insurance company and prior to scheduling initial evaluation

• Ensures that pre-certifications are obtained for all patients

• Coordinates and facilitates the registration and scheduling process

• Ensures the timely registration of all patients; obtains adequate financial information from the patient or his/her representative to secure payment for services rendered

• Complete appropriate and accurate on-site registration for each patient prior to or at the time of appointment

• Maintains the schedule for the nurses/ exercise physiologists in order to best accommodate the patients and staff to provide optimum treatment with minimum wait time between sessions

• Obtains the proper medical and insurance information and schedules initial evaluations

• Assists patient in developing a treatment schedule based on the recommendation of the Physical Therapist and the physician's prescription

• Collects co-pays from patients as needed at time of service

• Has thorough knowledge EPIC

• Calls insurance companies to obtain necessary authorizations for physical therapy evaluation and treatment

• Verifies the need for pre-certifications, pre-authorizations and referrals

• Informs the patient and assists in obtaining as needed

• Obtains the name of the insurance representative and a reference number for the call

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer