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Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title ReceptionistJob Category Staff & Executive – Healthcare – Administrative Services
Department NJMS-Pediatrics-WIC Program
Overview To safeguard the health of low-income 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-Pediatrics-WIC 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 higher-paid 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 follow-up to ensure WIC referred services are acted on and effective
- Participates in recruitment in traditional and non-traditional 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 16.700
Annual Mid Range Salary 17.200
Annual Maximum Salary 17.720
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
- A minimum of a H.S Diploma/GED.
- One to three (1-3) 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
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.
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