Medical Secretary - Orthopedic Oncology - Physician Practice
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. Our employees are team members, supported by competitive benefits and a culture that values connection and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Schedules appointments, meetings or conferences for departmental personnel utilizing interdepartmental and/or hospital wide computerized scheduling systems.
- Enters inpatient and outpatient professional charges on medical billing system.
- Composes and prepares correspondences.
- Uses knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment or verbal direction.
- Files reports, prepares documents, and forwards correspondence.
- Prioritizes calls through screening process; transfer calls, record messages and deliver to appropriate personnel.
- Reviews, screens and distributes daily mail correspondence to appropriate personnel.
- Orders office supplies and maintains inventory.
- Maintains up-to-date departmental manuals and files.
- Affords assistance in coordinating special projects.
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Associate's degree preferred.
Compensation
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
- Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
- Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
- Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
- Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
- Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
- Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
- Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Benefits
HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate.
Awards
- US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
- US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
- US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
- US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
- US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll
- Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 - 7 HMH Institutions Named Among Becker’s Top 100
- Newsweek 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health - America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
- Newsweek 2025 - Best Hospitals USA - HUMC - #59
Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility. As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
Contact
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