Unit Secretary/Department Assistant, Pre Admission Testing, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health Care • Leominster, MA

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About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of related department administration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills.
• Previous experience with database software.
• Ability to use standard computer software packages and applications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the department management, coordinates a variety of administrative assignments. Ensures timely processing and documentation for various administrative programs.
• Maintains databases and spreadsheets to capture information for various assignments and reporting purposes. Reconciles data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Researches and resolves all data gaps.
• Provides administrative support for the department and for projects which may include arranging meetings and conferences, producing a variety of correspondence and reports, and related clerical support duties including, but limited to, receiving phone calls and messages, ordering, copying, filing, faxing, and opening, sorting and distributing department mail.
• May serve as subject matter expert for the department policies and procedures.
• Ensures adequate inventory of office supplies and basic maintenance of office equipment. Coordinates the timely repair of office equipment. Ensures basic set up and maintenance of office personal computers and associated equipment. Ensures timely service.
• May assist with orientation of new members of the department.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees