Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job: Department Secretary

Hours: Per diem hours will fall between 7:30am-4:00pm, required to work 2 shifts a month

Location: Princeton House Behavioral Health- 905 Herrontown Road

Summary:

• The Department Secretary manages the flow of the Front Desk at Princeton House Inpatient Admissions. Responsible for answering and appropriately routing all phone calls, and assisting all patients/visitors who present to Princeton House.

Responsibilities:

• Answesr telephones in a prompt, courteous manner, directs calls to proper areas, and takes/relays messages appropriately. Receives and directs all visitors in a courteous manner. Appropriately receives all patients by copying photo ID and insurance card, and distributing appropriate paperwork to patients and staff. Maintains, organizes, and assures the availability of unit supplies, including visitor passes and Press Ganey surveys. Sorts and distributes all mail accurately on a daily basis.

Credentials:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Minimum Experience: Previous experience in secretarial and/or reception duties is required. Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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