SECRETARY

Samaritan Health Services • Portland, OR

11d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Samaritan Medical Center in the 01.7361 SMC RADIATION ONCOLOGY department. The role requires a high school level of knowledge, with an Associate's degree in secretarial science or graduation from a post-secondary business school being preferred. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software is necessary, along with a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm with 90% accuracy. The ability to compose correspondence and proofread assignments for accuracy is essential. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills are required, as is attention to detail. The individual must be self-motivated and willing to self-direct. Previous experience in a health care environment is preferred. The role involves simultaneously handling multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints. Familiarity with medical terminology is also required.

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 required.
• Detail attentiveness required.
• Individual must be 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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