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Rowan University Patient Care Representative (Patient Receptionist), CARES Institute, RowanSOM (Stratford and/or Vineland, NJ) in Stratford, New Jersey
Patient Care Representative (Patient Receptionist), CARES Institute, RowanSOM
Job Title: Patient Care Representative (Patient Receptionist)
Facility: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine
Department: CARES Institute
SUMMARY:
CARES Institute is looking for a position in our Stratford, NJ office or Vineland, NJ office. Applicants interested in both or just one are encouraged to apply.
The Patient Receptionist helps to provide a safe and friendly environment for children and their caregivers during scheduled appointment times. The staff member is expected to interact with children and families in a professional manner and to follow the Institute’s policies and guidelines for proper supervision of children. The position is also expected to occasionally answer telephone calls and perform other clerical duties as assigned, which may include photocopying and filing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Provides quality childcare in the waiting area of the Institute by maintaining a safe, friendly, and positive environment for children and their caregivers.
Performs other clerical duties as assigned, which may include answering telephone calls, photocopying, labeling, filing, and data entry of confidential and non-confidential documents.
Maintains inventory of supplies and prepares requests for additional supplies such as toys, activities and snacks in the waiting room.
Assist with coordinating schedules for part-time work assistants/work study students.
Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in Rowan’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Hours vary according to the hours of operation including evenings. Experience working with children or college credits with a major in psychology, social work, education or other social service field is preferred. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of the position.
SALARY:
Probationary Rate: $17.35/hr, experience may dictate a higher starting rate. Employee will move to the job rate of $17.96 after successfully passing a six month probationary period (if starting at the probationary rate).
BENEFITS: Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits through the State of NJ. Excellent accrued time off rates. Tuition reimbursement.
NOTES:
Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.