Secretary

• 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

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years clerical experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize assignments

Order entry in healthcare information systems preferred