Secretary

The Secretary demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills; prepares reports, correspondence and departmental materials using a variety of office equipment and software programs; schedules appointments, answers department phones, and is responsible for maintaining office supplies, equipment and filing system.

Responsibilities

Answers department phones and provides appropriate information; transfers calls as needed and takes accurate messages; Distributes departmental mail; Electronically arrives patients for appointments and prepares all patient information for clinic; Maintains department filing system and office supplies/equipment; Prepares reports, correspondence and departmental materials using a variety of office equipment and software programs; Provides non-clinical support to patients; Schedules appointments and coordinates meeting arrangements; Schedules appointments for various patient procedures, including: precertification for various procedures and admissions; mailing information packages to new patients for completion prior to appointment; preparation of all patient information; Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

High School Graduate; 1 or more years clerical experience; Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize assignments

Nice to have

Order entry in healthcare information systems preferred