Administrative Assistant Radiology

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Radiology Administration, Administrative Assistant in Montclair, NJ.

• Thrive:
  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:
  We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:
  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting‑edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

• The Administrative Assistant—Radiology Unit will combine both direct and indirect patient care duties. It requires a strong balance of administrative skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Submit all patients’ demographic and insurance information to the Billing department prior to admission.
• Assist in maintaining secretarial workflow, processing, typing, preparation, and mailing of general correspondence & minutes of meetings.
• Compile statistics and submit monthly reports to the Finance/Budget & Billing Department.
• Responsible for answering phones, calling replacement staff when needed, and making outside calls at the request of nursing personnel to physicians, patients, or transportation companies.
• Update & maintain medical records for in-center and home patients in an organized and professional manner, including periodic purging of outdated information.
• Perform monthly chart audits to assist nursing personnel in keeping charts updated and compliant with regulatory mandates.
• Maintain a calendar of meetings for the Administrative Manager.
• Make copies of patients’ charts when transferring to an outside facility.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with Hospital policies and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or graduation equivalency degree (GED).
• 1-2 years of administrative/clerical experience.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Computer savvy, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.