Department Secretary

Highmark Health • Canonsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs secretarial functions to provide daily operational and administrative support for the department. This role adheres to ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times, complying with HIPAA and data security guidelines. It is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years’ secretarial/administrative experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree from a business/secretarial school or program.
• Experience with various computer software programs and medical terminology.
• Secretarial experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Operates office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems and uses word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to perform the secretarial functions to support the daily operations of the department.
• Answers telephones and directs calls to appropriate staff. Receives and routes messages or documents to appropriate staff.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and administers outgoing mail.
• Compiles, records and maintains file, reports and/or correspondence. Transmits correspondence by mail, email or fax.
• May greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit and direct them to appropriate staff.
• May schedule and confirm departmental meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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