Health Center Receptionist |Administrative Assistant

Mount Desert Island Hospital•Bar Harbor, ME

About The Position

Summary: Greets patients in a warm and friendly manner, answers telephones and makes appointments for Health Center and other referred services. Accurate data collection and message taking. Operational and Provider Support. Efficiently and accurately performs all front office duties. Benefits: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. EEO Statement: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical office experience preferred.
Experience in Customer Service with face-to-face contact.
This position requires data entry and written communication; strong typing skills are required.
Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
Ability to work with distressed or anxious patients or family members required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
Ability to sit/stand/walk for up to eight hours per day.
Able to perform under stress.
May involve extended sitting.
Use of VDT, hand/eye coordination (typing).
May involve exposure to infectious diseases.
General office work hazards.