Secretary - St. Peter's Hospital ED - Per Diem - Rotating Shift
About The Position
The Secretary /Receptionist is responsible for coordinating the efficient flow patients and visitors through the Emergency Department. The Secretary/Receptionist greets all outpatients and visitors entering the Emergency Department and informs other staff of arrivals, answers and relays all incoming telephone calls, and maintains staff and patient schedules. Other tasks include, but are not limited to, general reception and clerical duties such as preparing patient charts for visits, requesting and retrieving patient records, filing, and typing correspondence and reports. The Secretary/Receptionist is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all personal and clinical information of the patients served. Position Highlights: Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Computer word processing skills - minimum of 55wpm required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous medical office reception or clerical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- coordinating the efficient flow patients and visitors through the Emergency Department
- greets all outpatients and visitors entering the Emergency Department and informs other staff of arrivals
- answers and relays all incoming telephone calls
- maintains staff and patient schedules
- preparing patient charts for visits
- requesting and retrieving patient records
- filing
- typing correspondence and reports
- maintaining the confidentiality of all personal and clinical information of the patients served
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
