Practice Assistant, Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000267658 Category: Clerical / Administrative Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department: Radiation Oncology Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.50 per hour Location: 112 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 Job Title: Practice Assistant Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center Department Name: Radiation Oncology Req #: 0000267658 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.50 per hour Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Practice Assistant performs all patient related clerical duties necessary to assist the health care team to provide patient care. Acts as a liaison between patients and clinical teams. This includes but is not limited to maintaining physician schedule, typing, scanning, telephone triage, and other clerical functions relating to patient care. Ability to cross cover telephone assistant, pre-authorization, billing clerk, and check out. A Practice Assistant, a typical day might include the following: Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians while providing exceptional customer serviceAssuring a high degree of customer service including scheduling time, appointment wait time and registrationPreparing, organizing, and completing paperwork to be sent overnight letter and maintaining log including confirmation receiptCollaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote efficient workflows including pathology, radiology, lab reports and referring MD notesMaintaining clerical operations within all modalities of the departmentCoordinating and developing schedule to ensure adequate staffing coverageParticipating in process improvement and initiativesSupporting the daily operations of the department by maintaining supplies and ensuring an organized work environment This Role Might Be For You If You enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where no two days are the sameYou thrive on staying organized and balancing multiple priorities.You communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleaguesYou take pride in providing outstanding customer service and compassionate supportYou are comfortable using computers and learning electronic health record systems.You enjoy being part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient careYou're seeking a healthcare career where your organizational skills directly support clinical excellence To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School diploma and equivalent, college degree preferred. Preferably with clerical experience in health care and medical terminology. Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and proficient computer skills. Familiarity with office equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Must demonstrate willingness to learn. Full Time from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. 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 InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer