Secretary Department - Part Time, Days (Culver City)
About The Position
The Secretary is responsible for coordinating and performing a broad range of clerical/patient support functions in the department. Performs reception functions, including scheduling, inventory and ordering/stocking of department supplies, collecting and compiling patient data, charge reconciliations, and assembling and organizing medical records. Follows all patient / visitor protocols. Ensures that requests for information and services are accurately responded to, in a timely and appropriate manner, sensitive to the circumstances of the patient's/guest's emotional situation and privacy needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
- Previous experience in an administrative assistant role
Responsibilities
- Performs reception functions, including scheduling, inventory and ordering/stocking of department supplies, collecting and compiling patient data, charge reconciliations, and assembling and organizing medical records.
- Ensures that requests for information and services are accurately responded to, in a timely and appropriate manner, sensitive to the circumstances of the patient's/guest's emotional situation and privacy needs.
- Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
- Appropriately follows patient/visitor protocols.
- Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
- Effectively uses all applicable computer and office systems/procedures to coordinate documentation, data, and information for the shift to ensure timely communication and smooth operations.
- Ensures appropriate inventory of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
- Ensures the work area is clean, clutter free, and organized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
