SECRETARY

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Health System is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system that began caring for its neighbors in 1881. Today, it is the largest hospital and private employer in the region, committed to providing a full continuum of care close to home. The organization is fiscally sound and stable, ensuring stable jobs and offering an excellent compensation and benefit program. Employees, medical staff, volunteers, and students are described as dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals who are critical to patient care. The system's ongoing strategic planning drives future growth and development. The position is located at Samaritan Medical Center in the Surgical Services Department. The organization also emphasizes its community roots, investing time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events, and encouraging its people to participate in community activities to help Northern New York thrive. The region offers natural beauty, proximity to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, a safe community, low cost of living, and minimal commute times.

Requirements

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