SECRETARY

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends. The position involves accepting assignment to any work station where patients are received and registered.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required
• must be able to type a minimum of forty-five words per minute.
• Must be familiar with medical terminology
• must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly
• must be knowledgeable in proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• be capable of performing simple arithmetic calculations.
• For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential.
• Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with computers is preferred.
• Previous office or related medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for diagnostic examination.
• Pulls patient's films and reports, refiling after use.
• Assists outpatients in "gowning" prior to x-ray procedures.
• Receives incoming telephone calls and directs to appropriate department personnel.
• Performs clerical duties as related to department.
• Assists physicians in locating films, reports and folders.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees