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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the Saint Barnabas Health Care System have just been named one of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by “Modern Healthcare Magazine”.

The program, which was launched in January 2009, recognizes workplaces in healthcare that help their employees to provide the best possible care to patients. Beth Israel beat out hundreds of other health services institutions on the basis of employee satisfaction.
The employees at Newark Beth Israel are pretty satisfied with their jobs, and enjoy helping patients heal in a supportive environment.

If you’re looking for a new job that will keep you happy (and well-paid!), Newark Beth Israel is the place to go.  As part of the Saint Barnabas Health Care Center system, the largest integrated health care system in New Jersey, Beth Israel is always in need of trained health care professionals.  If you want to be part of one of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare”, check out the Medical Center Staffing Services (MCSS). As one of the best nursing and allied health professional staffing agencies in New Jersey, MCSS has been working with Saint Barnabas since 1989.

So, why should you consider a career in health care? The health care industry is booming with job opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3 million jobs will be created within the health care field between 2006 and 2016. In fact, there will be more jobs in the health care industry than any other field. Take a look at these top-earning careers in the allied health field:

Registered nurses
Hospital nurses work to carry out the medical regimen and remedies that are prescribed by the physicians. Hospital nurses are generally assigned to one particular area of the hospital—maternity, pediatrics, emergency, oncology, etc—but can often rotate among the different departments. Average salary at Saint Barnabas: $55/hour.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
These health care professionals provide medication and fill prescriptions for patients. The responsibilities of a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician include: receiving and verifying prescriptions, preparing medication for clients through mixing, counting pills and labeling bottles. Average pharmacist salary at Saint Barnabas: $80/Hr

Allied Professionals
Allied professionals work in the health care industry and can be found in a variety of careers that range from medicine to dentistry to nursing. Average salary at Saint Barnabas: starting at $33/hour

Medical Coding
A medical coder is responsible for updating patient medical records each time a patient receives health care services. In order to perform this job properly, a medical coder must know how to read patient charts and how to understand and to utilize special coding terminology. Average salary at Saint Barnabas: $40-60/hour

Clerical
Hospitals are constantly in need of employees with good computer skills. People who are skilled at organizing can find themselves filing, typing, maintaining patient records and charts, and answering phones. This is a great way to get a taste of the allied health profession without having to see blood! Average salary at Saint Barnabas: varied compensation

So how can the Medical Career Staffing Services help you find your dream career? The MCSS team helps you establish your professional interests and career goals. As a part of MCSS, you’re the first in line for future assignments, which can include any staff opportunities that open up at any Saint Barnabas facility. Assignments vary from a few shifts to full time contracts, depending on your availability.

If you are interested in joining the Saint Barnabas health care team, the first step is to get an education! Remember, you don’t need to get a doctorate in order to work at a hospital! Many high-paying medical professions—such as respiratory therapist, physical therapists, or medical assistant—can require only an associate’s degree. To work alongside of some of New Jersey’s best allied health care professionals, make sure you get the education you need to get started!

For more information on the Medical Career Staffing Services, call 973-322-4750 or email mcssjobs@sbhcs.com