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Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Receptionist
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support - General
Department
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Overview
With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy.
Established in 1986, EOHSI’s major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.
The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world
Established in 1986, EOHSI’s major objectives are to:
Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health.
Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals.
The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Receptionist for the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI). Under the direction of the Office Supervisor, the Senior Receptionist carries out receptionist and telephone answering functions, clinical appointment scheduling and clinical record filing. Provides general office clerical support for both the WTC Health Program and Employee Health Services.
Among the duties for this position:
Among the duties for this position:
- Greets patients and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner, and facilitates adherence to schedule of appointments.
- Schedules/cancels/confirms patients’ appointments according to the criteria of the department. Provides accurate information such as directions, pre-visit instructions, insurance form requirements, etc.
- Registers patients completely and accurately, ensuring that pertinent data is obtained from patient and entered into computer system or updated as needed.
- Answers phone calls, takes accurate messages, and refers caller or message to appropriate party.
- Assists with patient reminder calling and retention efforts for the WTC Health Program
- Assists with scanning records and indexing into EMR system
- As directed, communicates with various hospitals and physician offices regarding patient related information and documents. Provides information in accordance with patient confidentiality standards.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
35
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
1550
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
20.830
Annual Mid Range Salary
21.330
Annual Maximum Salary
21.970
Standard Hours
35.00
Union Description
Teamsters, Local 97
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- At least one (1) year of clerical experience, preferably involving receptionist and scheduling duties in a medical office or clinical setting, required.
- Typing/word processing skills and excellent customer service skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0315
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Piscataway (RBHS)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Piscataway, NJ
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
