ADMITTING ASSISTANT, Full Time, Varied

Uhs•Palmdale, CA

About The Position

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations. Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com . For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers Position Description: The Admitting Assistant provides administrative support within the assigned area. He/she will perform administrative functions in support of overall operational objectives, including but not limited to: operating office equipment (e.g., computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, printers mailing machines, and phone systems/switchboards); organizing, collecting, analyzes, and presents statistical information related to organizational requirements and objectives; categorizes and files documents in appropriate files; Types, edits, and distributes a wide variety of correspondence under established guidelines and procedures; and, maintains and processes paperwork, instructions, notices, letters, evaluations, etc. related to organizational business.

Requirements

Minimum of two years' experience in a hospital or related medical field.
Must possess knowledge of office procedures, including good telephone skills, medical terminology, typing, insurance requirements and collection practices.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
Must be self-starting with great organization skills
Excellent customer services skills
Demonstrate their passion for healthcare through compassion and empathy when working with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

operating office equipment (e.g., computers, facsimile machines, copiers, scanners, printers mailing machines, and phone systems/switchboards)
organizing, collecting, analyzes, and presents statistical information related to organizational requirements and objectives
categorizes and files documents in appropriate files
Types, edits, and distributes a wide variety of correspondence under established guidelines and procedures
maintains and processes paperwork, instructions, notices, letters, evaluations, etc. related to organizational business.