Administrative Assistant

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned department.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Works under direct supervision.
• Learning and applies knowledge at a basic level relying heavily on senior staff for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, and, distributes mail.
• Completes routine and detailed work assignments.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient care.
• Types various reports and documents for unit staff; photocopies and distributes and/or files as is necessary.
• Transcribes and enters physicians' orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; asks for clarification when necessary.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Maintains assigned calendar(s).
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Orders and stocks supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED