SECRETARY

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

1d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Secretary for the SMC SURGICAL SERVICES department. This role requires a high school level of knowledge, with an Associate's degree in secretarial science or a graduate of a post-secondary business school preferred. The ideal candidate will be proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software, possess a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm with 90% accuracy, and have the ability to compose correspondence and proof assignments for accuracy. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills are essential, along with strong attention to detail. The individual must be self-motivated and willing to self-direct. Previous experience in a health care environment is preferred. The ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy, and to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints, is also required. Familiarity with medical terminology is necessary.

Requirements

High school level of knowledge.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and graphics software.
Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm with 90% accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
Detail attentiveness required.
Individual must be self-motivated and willing to self-direct.
Familiar with medical terminology.
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy.
Able to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in secretarial science or graduate of post-secondary business school preferred.
Previous experience in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Compose correspondence and proof assignments to ensure accuracy of documents.
Simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy.
Work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.