Office Assistant - Dedman Primary Care - Full Time - 1st Shift

Ephraim McDowell Health • Harrodsburg, KY

1h

About The Position

The Office Assistant performs office responsibilities related to patient reception, registration, and checkout. The role demonstrates professional accountability and a commitment to growth in order to maintain and expand knowledge and skills, contributes to the Organization’s mission and philosophy, and supports effective operations through dependable job performance. The Office Assistant must exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

The position is performed in a well-lighted, ventilated, and air-conditioned area. The work may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds, as well as risks related to disease, infection, physical strain, assault, blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation, and antineoplastic agents. The role requires long periods in a stationary position and movement around the unit, and the ability to move or position 25 pounds independently.

The Office Assistant interacts with patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other health care providers, community personnel, administrative staff, and Medical Center support services. The role requires highly skilled computer knowledge and some background knowledge of calculators, fax machines, and copiers.

Requirements

• Experience dealing with the public is required.
• Experience in all aspects of secretarial duties is required.
• Highly skilled computer knowledge is required.
• Some background knowledge of calculators, fax machines, and copiers is required.
• Must be able to move or position 25 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a physician’s office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform office responsibilities related to patient reception, registration, and checkout.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and skills through professional accountability and growth.
• Contribute to the Organization’s mission and philosophy.
• Support effective operations through dependable job performance.
• Exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed