Position Summary / Career Interest:

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 and Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years clerical experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Order entry in healthcare information systems preferred

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize assignments

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.