Receptionist - Newark, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University
Rutgers University
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Newark, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Details:


  • Position Information
    Recruitment/Posting Title
  • Receptionist
    Job Category


  • Staff & Executive

  • Healthcare
  • Administrative Services
    Department
  • NJMS-PediatricsWIC Program
    Overview
  • To safeguard the health of lowincome women, infants and children up to age five who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health.

Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings.

We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations.

Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Receptionist for NJMS-PediatricsWIC Program. This positions has an intimate understanding of the culture, languages and challenges of their neighborhoods and, therefore, is trusted by the people living there. They can take on some of the nonclinical tasks that are now carried out by more highly trained and higherpaid nurses, physicians and nutritionists. They can make sure individuals get WIC appointments/information, necessary technological support and outreach referrals, as necessary and get connected to community resources. Therefore, assisting with the barriers to good health care that are not medical, but have more to do with social, cultural or economic issues.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

  • Provides welcome servicing and extra attention for new WIC families.
  • Responsible for orientation related tasks to create a sense of belonging and positive first impression of WIC
  • Introduces participants to WIC technology (Participant Portal, WIC Shopper Shopping App, NJWIC online Parent and Nutrition Learning
  • Provides followup to ensure WIC referred services are acted on and effective
  • Participates in recruitment in traditional and nontraditional settings.
  • Assists with community outreach

Position Status

  • Part Time
    Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

  • Day
    Work Arrangement

FLSA

  • Nonexempt
    Grade
  • 1250
    Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

  • 35.00
    Union Description
  • Teamsters, Local 97
    Payroll Designation
  • PeopleSoft
    Benefits

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

  • Staff 12 month
    Position Pension Eligibility


  • PERS

  • Qualifications
    Minimum Education and Experience
  • A minimum of a H.S Diploma/GED.
  • One to three (13) full years of clerical experience performing data entry activities, database maintenance and general office services support, preferably in a health care services setting.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must have good communication and organizational skills and be familiar with community and the WIC program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • The ability to speak Spanish or Creole, is an asset.

Equipment Utilized

  • Microsoft Office Suite, WOW system and CANVA

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.
No special vision requirements.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment. Moderate noise.


Special Conditions

  • Posting Details
    Posting Number
  • 24ST0846
    Posting Open Date
  • 04/12/2024
    Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

  • Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
    Home Location Campus
  • Newark (RBHS)
    City
  • Newark
    State
  • NJ
    Location Details


  • Preemployment Screenings

  • All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all preemployment screenings.
  • Immunization Requirements
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