Practice Assistant

Job Title:

Practice Assistant

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Department:
Cancer Center

Position:
Full-Time (Hourly)

Shift: Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Pay Range: $21.00 – $25.50 per hour

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.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Administrative Services, 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 team. 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‑auth billing clerk, and check‑out.

Required:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must have prior healthcare experience
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred:

• Healthcare Experience
• College Degree
• Scheduling Experience

• Shift Working: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Day Shift
• Full Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

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