Health Technician III

Rutgers University

medical insurance

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 30, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Health Technician III
Job Category	AFSCME 1761 (COLT)
Department	RHS Counseling & Psych Svcs
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Technician III for Rutgers Health Services. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Facilitates patient care at counseling centers providing reception services, making appointments, answering and directing telephone calls, chart organization and reports, daily schedules, insurance verification and general front office operations. Helps coordinate student care quickly and efficiently. Generates comprehensive computerized medical records and coordinates confidential medical reports. Organizes, maintains, and coordinates a permanent medical filing system of all behavioral health records of students and maintains a database of consultation information as used by the Counseling Center. Assists updating and verifying medical insurance. Supporting administratively with data collection and assisting with departmental with tracking by filling in spreadsheets.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	13
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	37854.130
Annual Mid Range Salary	44405.870
Annual Maximum Salary	51234.840
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
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	High school/vocational school education or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Three (3) years of clerical experience in a health care services or similar service environment.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid driver's license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated data entry/word-processing/typing skills. Working knowledge and the ability to use basic spreadsheet, word-processing, database, and/or email software. Experience using a scanner and medical management system, and reading and completing health forms and medical documents. Must have effective client service skills. Must be able to communicate effectively; maintain confidentiality; be courteous and tactful under stress; and process cash, credit card, check payments.
Preferred Qualifications	Medical Assistant Certificate. Interest and/or experience in work within the mental healthcare, behavioral healthcare field. Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time (greet student, answer telephone, enter data into computer). Ability to read health history forms and other medical documents. Ability to deal with many students each day. Ability to communicate with insurance companies and verify insurance. Ability to enter data into computer, read data in it, scan documents and manage email. Ability to use or learn to use Qualtrics XM. Ability to use or learn to use Canva. Demonstrated commitment to understanding diversity and multicultural issues.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	May involve evening and weekend work.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0197
Posting Open Date	01/30/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Message to AFSCME Local 1761 ( COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 02/07/2025. Although AFSCME Local 1761 ( COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement