What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler Secretary position at Saint Peter's University Healthcare System?
Scheduler Secretary
Hematology Oncology
The Scheduler Secretary will:
- Schedule appointments and/or procedures
- Greet and register patients
- Screen incoming calls and determining urgency and how to direct
- 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.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Ability to read and interpret Physician’s orders
- Strong customer service skills
- Highly motivated self-starter; able to motivate others
- Enthusiastic team player
- Bilingual spanish strongly preferred
Salary Range: 18.00 - 26.58 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and 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, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.