Administrative Assistant

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

30d

About The Position

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of administrative duties to support CPSST physicians, the CPSST administrative office, with hospital/payor credentialing, and other general administrative clerical support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all[1]inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Performs a variety of typing assignments. Gathers data and other necessary information for preparing various reports. Assists in collecting material needed for appointments, meetings, conferences, telephone calls, etc. Answers/screens incoming telephone calls and routes call to appropriate individual. Opens sorts and distributes incoming mail. Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and escorts visitor to appropriate person. Prepares issues and sends out requests for accounts payable checks, office supplies or other budgetary requirements. Coordinates notifications of committee meetings and assists with meeting preparation. May assist in the coordination/participation of special events; may help with the implementation process and coordination of services provided through awarded grants or programs that DCHP may be involved in. Possess computer skills for using WordExcel, Access, Power Point, Internet, internal and external email. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Performs a variety of typing assignments.
Gathers data and other necessary information for preparing various reports.
Assists in collecting material needed for appointments, meetings, conferences, telephone calls, etc.
Answers/screens incoming telephone calls and routes call to appropriate individual.
Opens sorts and distributes incoming mail.
Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and escorts visitor to appropriate person.
Prepares issues and sends out requests for accounts payable checks, office supplies or other budgetary requirements.
Coordinates notifications of committee meetings and assists with meeting preparation.
May assist in the coordination/participation of special events; may help with the implementation process and coordination of services provided through awarded grants or programs that DCHP may be involved in.
Possess computer skills for using WordExcel, Access, Power Point, Internet, internal and external email.