Secretary II

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Secretary to join our clinical laboratory team. In this role, you will perform a variety of administrative task that are critical to needs of the department.

University Hospital is mission driven, at the heart of one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If you're energized by collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare, you'll find a rewarding environment in our department.

What You’ll Do

• Transcribes from Dragon Speech Recognition or types from handwritten draft all Anatomic Pathology reports
• Coordinates records maintenance of the unit
• Collates and completes monthly Anatomic Pathology coverage schedule
• Handles sending out and receipt of various materials
• Screens incoming calls, answers routine questions and/or refers individual to appropriate party
• Prepares quality assurance reports

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited program in secretarial studies.

   

• Two (2) years of full-time secretarial experience required preferably in a histology or cytology laboratory.

   

• An additional year of experience is required in lieu of the secretarial program.

   

• College credits may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for secretarial experience.

   

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

   

• Must have basic computer skills, including strong word processing skills to be able to type anatomic pathology reports from handwritten drafts.

   

• Must be able to transcribe pathology dictation.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The expected hourly range for this position is [$25.14 - $26.41] per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.