Secretary

Position Title Secretary Days - Full Time Westwood Medical Pavilion - West Position Summary / Career Interest: The Secretary demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills; prepares reports, correspondence and departmental materials using a variety of office equipment and software programs; schedules appointments, answers department phones, and is responsible for maintaining office supplies, equipment and filing system. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Answers department phones and provides appropriate information; transfers calls as needed and takes accurate messages Distributes departmental mail Electronically arrives patients for appointments and prepares all patient information for clinic Maintains department filing system and office supplies/equipment Prepares reports, correspondence and departmental materials using a variety of office equipment and software programs. Provides non-clinical support to patients Schedules appointments and coordinates meeting arrangements Schedules appointments for various patient procedures, including: precertification for various procedures and admissions; mailing information packages to new patients for completion prior to appointment; preparation of all patient information Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate 1 or more years clerical experience Preferred Education and Experience Order entry in healthcare information systems preferred Knowledge Requirements Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize assignments Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-53584 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion . The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link . Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.