Office Assistant Senior

Job OpportunityIt's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type: RegularJob Summary: Supports clinic, department or program in an administrative capacity.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESUnder moderate supervision, performs duties within well established guidelines and practical knowledge gained from experience.Greets patients or visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, distributes mail and performs other general clerical duties.May provide assistance with programs/software for Providers. May assemble and maintain patient charts.Responsible for making copies, answering phones, making appointments, and maintaining records.May be responsible for maintaining office inventory including ordering supplies. Ensures that office equipment is in good working order and requests repairs or maintenance as needed.Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceEXPERIENCETwo years' experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 2060000100 BHM OP GERO/SPMIScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.