Job Description

Riverside Medical Group is the premier medical practice in New Jersey serving patients in Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Middlesex, Burlington, and Camden counties. We have over 60 locations and 180 board certified medical providers specializing in Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, Foot & Ankle, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Allergy & Immunology, Developmental Health, Pain Management, Chiropractic and Optometry.
As a National Committee for Quality Assurance "Level III- Patient Centered Medical Home," Riverside is able to provide patient-focused precision medical care to the entire family and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality medical care.
In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Riverside offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Riverside offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Riverside believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.
As a part of the OptumCare network, Riverside Medical Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our growing team in New Jersey. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing

your lifes best work.(sm)

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative functions supporting a Department Director or Senior Director. This position provides assistance utilizing secretarial support skills to maintain departmental operation.
The Assistant is responsible to the Administrator/Manager for all of the duties and responsibilities listed above and for other duties that the Administrator/Manager may assign during the duration of the employment. Because of his/her involvement in matters related to their responsibilities the Assistant would also be required to communicate frequently with other Directors.

Primary Responsibilities
* Schedules and coordinates appointments, meetings or conferences for departmental personnel utilizing interdepartmental and/or hospital wide computerized scheduling systems
* Prioritizes calls through screening process, transfers calls, records messages, and delivers to appropriate personnel
* Coordinates special projects as instructed, composes memos, transcribes notes, and researches and creates presentations
* Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares/monitors invoices and expense reports
* Takes and/or transcribes minutes at meetings
* Reviews and distributes daily mail correspondence to appropriate personnel
* Maintains up-to-date departmental manuals and files
* Meets both department and individual goals. Be familiar with functions of the Manager so as to enable them to assume the duties of the Manager in their absence
* May be called upon to assist with special projects and assume responsibility for the development, administration, and promotion of specific projects, as required
* Perform other duties as assigned

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications
* Associates degree
* Knowledge of computers specifically, experience in Microsoft Office
* Able to work a flexible schedule
* Ability to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing
* Experience utilizing a pleasant telephone manner
* Ability to &ldquothink on your feet&rdquo when dealing with callers
* Customer service oriented &ldquocan do&rdquo approach to work
* Superior organizational skills and accuracy
* Excellent problem solving and people skills
* You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting or other company location
* Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attainedPreferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree
Opportunities with Riverside Medical Group. Discover what it means to be part of a top-rated, premier medical practice with a deep commitment to serving its community for over 35 years. Were also part of the best hospital system in New Jersey and one of the best 50 hospitals in the nation. Riverside Medical Group has over 25 locations in Northern New Jersey, and we deliver quality-focused care to patients of all ages. We recently became part of OptumCare – the health care delivery part of Optum, backed by the scale and resources of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies. Every day we provide the ultimate patient experience through round-the-clock access to health care teams, same day and walk-in appointments, as well as charitable giving and a foundation that supports scholarships and medical research. At Riverside, youll play an important role in helping people achieve optimal health, and thats just the start. Learn more about career opportunities with Riverside Medical Group, where you can help change the world as you do

your lifes best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphereUnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Keywords:Administrative Assistant, New Jersey, Healthcare, Customer Service, Secaucus, NJ, New Jersey

Requisition Number:925071

Business Segment:Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status:Regular

Job Level:Individual Contributor

Travel:No

Country:US

Overtime Status:Non-exempt

Schedule:Full-time

Shift:Day Job

Telecommuter Position:No