Department Assistant - Radiology - La Jolla
About The Position
Join a caring team supporting Scripps Health as a Department Assistant in the Radiology department in La Jolla. You'll be on the front line for creating a positive Scripps Health experience for our patients while being responsible for duties such as the following: Providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations. Performing clerical, administrative, and general office duties involving typing, record and file maintenance, document creation, mail distribution and reception. Some knowledge of the unit's operations, organization and procedures. Maintaining office files and records in accordance with internal procedures. Receiving and referring visitors and telephone callers. Responding to routine requests for information and referring more complex requests to appropriate staff members. Opening and distributing mail. Responding with form letters to routine requests. Drafting and typing routine letters and memoranda from specific instructions. Assembling relevant data and compiling information as directed. Producing a variety of correspondence and reports. Maintaining appointment calendars.
Requirements
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
- Adaptable and able to handle large volumes of work.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to multi-task and experience in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations.
- Performing clerical, administrative, and general office duties involving typing, record and file maintenance, document creation, mail distribution and reception.
- Maintaining office files and records in accordance with internal procedures.
- Receiving and referring visitors and telephone callers.
- Responding to routine requests for information and referring more complex requests to appropriate staff members.
- Opening and distributing mail.
- Responding with form letters to routine requests.
- Drafting and typing routine letters and memoranda from specific instructions.
- Assembling relevant data and compiling information as directed.
- Producing a variety of correspondence and reports.
- Maintaining appointment calendars.
Benefits
- At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
- Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
- Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
