Internal Posting Dates: September 18, 2024-September 25, 2024

CAH-Surgical Clinic-Department Secretary - Full Time- Day shift- 8a-4p- REq 7894

Pay Range: $16.47-$19.72* Requires a self-directing individual to assist the staff of hospital outpatient services to provide an inviting, welcoming environment in which patients may receive desired services with maximum confidentiality, privacy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Interacts with patients, guests, staff, and consultants with respect and discretion. Supports the operations of the service with highly developed administrative/organizational/record-keeping/clerical and interpersonal skills. Can organize and work effectively with a broad scope of multiple tasks. Schedules appointments, answers telephone and prioritizes and relays messages as appropriate. Registers patients accurately and distributes all required consents, instructions, and in-services information. Maintains accurate medical records and billing information. Complies with established policies and procedures. May be required to float to other Clinics and hospital departments as needed. Scheduled shifts will fluctuate and vary dependent on operational needs; shift start and end times will range accordingly from 7:00am-7:00pm. Must adhere to organizational appearance and conduct policy.

Reports to:

Clinic Manager, Director of Outpatient Clinics

Qualifications:

• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

• Previous experience in the medical secretarial field will be prioritized when interviewing

• Ability to organize and work efficiently with multiple tasks. Demonstrates friendliness, respect and helping attitude with patients, visitors, guests, and staff

• Computer skills including word processing/spreadsheet/data base program; desk top publishing desirable, Familiarity with medical terminology

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills required

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Ability to maintain confidentiality a must

EDUCATION:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent with experience in secretarial or related field.

All internal candidates must apply via our website. All job award letters provided to internal candidates must be signed and returned to Human Resources within five (5) days of verbal acceptance, if you have any questions please reach out to Human Resources

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans encouraged to apply.