Secretary

The University of Kansas Health System • Westwood, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Secretary demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills; prepares reports, correspondence and departmental materials using a variety of office equipment and software programs; schedules appointments, answers department phones, and is responsible for maintaining office supplies, equipment and filing system.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years clerical experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize assignments

Nice To Haves

• Order entry in healthcare information systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Answers department phones and provides appropriate information; transfers calls as needed and takes accurate messages
• Distributes departmental mail
• Electronically arrives patients for appointments and prepares all patient information for clinic
• Maintains department filing system and office supplies/equipment
• Prepares reports, correspondence and departmental materials using a variety of office equipment and software programs.
• Provides non-clinical support to patients
• Schedules appointments and coordinates meeting arrangements
• Schedules appointments for various patient procedures, including: precertification for various procedures and admissions; mailing information packages to new patients for completion prior to appointment; preparation of all patient information
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

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