Secretary III

Responsibilities

• Act as a receptionist and schedule patient appointments within the Office of Clinical Affairs and Extramural Clinics.
• Receive patients, visitors, faculty, and students in a professional and cordial manner.
• Answer telephones, screen calls, transfer extensions, and relay messages to appropriate staff.
• Maintain the clinic schedule book and manage appointment blocks for students and faculty.
• Enter, store, and retrieve patient chart information using dental software.
• Perform patient intake duties, including registration, billing, account reviews, and insurance eligibility verification.
• Prepare and distribute patient charts to students, faculty, and providers.
• Assist the Dental Director and CODE Director with the preparation of reports for the Dean’s Office.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program in secretarial studies plus two (2) years of full-time secretarial experience (or equivalent experience/credits as specified in the job description).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to perform moderate physical effort, including prolonged sitting and data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using axiUm practice management database.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage and employee discount programs.

About the Company

Rutgers University is a leading academic health center through Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). We take an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research to improve human health. The Rutgers School of Dental Medicine provides outstanding education and clinical services through a community of healers, scientists, and scholars.