Sr Secretary/Secretary II - Temporary

Northwell Health

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About The Position

Performs diversified clerical duties including but not limited to typing, taking dictation, scheduling appointments, maintaining files, etc. This role involves a range of responsibilities that support departmental operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Demonstrated secretarial know-how and ability obtained by either: Minimum of one (1) year secretarial experience OR Graduation from an accredited secretarial science program of two (2) years duration or longer that includes an internship program OR Minimum of eighteen (18) months in an LIJMC position using diversified clerical and interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, maintaining files, effective communications, answering phones and taking messages.
• Proficiency in medical terminology gained either: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a capacity requiring such knowledge. OR Successful completion of an approved LIJ internal program within two (2) years of application. OR Through acceptable formal education or training.
• Ability to perform word processing functions required.
• Type 55 wpm.
• Ability to operate a Dictaphone, where required.
• Shorthand 80 wpm, as required by department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical billing and insurance forms, as required by department.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Typing various correspondence, reports, articles, etc.
• Taking dictation.
• Transcribing from a dictaphone.
• Scheduling appointments, meetings, etc.
• Maintaining files.
• Taking minutes at meetings.
• Receptionist duties.
• Record keeping.
• Patient filling, collecting payments.
• Preparation of statistical data.
• Keeps inventory of supplies.
• Orders supplies.
• Miscellaneous duties related to dept.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees