Administrative Assistant - Endoscopy Center - Gulf Breeze

Administrative Assistant The Administrative Assistant is to serve as a resource for departmental and hospital personnel. This position provides administrative support. The administrative assistant performs assigned duties in an efficient manner, in accordance with established procedures, and as directed by the supervisor, to assure that a successful, viable department is maintained at all times. This position consistently exhibits extreme professionalism and serves as a valuable resource in maintaining the day to day functions of the department. Responsibilities Primary point of contact for department; greeting guest in-person, via telephone and email communications. Performs receptionist duties by greeting visitors/clients in person and on the telephone, answering routine questions, and directing visitors/callers to the appropriate person or department. Responds to calls and visits from patients, their families and the public at large; determines urgency of the situation. Suggests appropriate referrals. Answers telephones, prioritizes, screens and redirects calls. Answers questions, handles routine matters on own initiative and takes messages. Maintains electronic appointment calendars and department meeting room calendars. Prepares for meetings, notifies participants, prepares agenda, takes and transcribes minutes of special committee meetings, regular meetings. Composes correspondence, memos, reports as requested using word processor, types, formats, edits, proofreads, and reproduces a variety of material including correspondence, memos, reports, charts, statistics, and minutes. Generates standard reports from databases and computerized systems. Track statistics and data. Provides research and administrative support to special projects/meetings. Prepares data on projects/meetings and studies such as analyzing division activities. Gathers, investigates, researches analyzes or studies information impacting organization operations. Coordinates communication with appropriate leaders related to patient recovery, patient experience, and patient referrals in a timely manner. Manages concerns/complaints in a professional, respectful, and effective manner. Assist office management and maintenance. Admits patients to the department for their scheduled procedures. Accurately selects correct medical record number in the computer system by identifying patients name and date of birth. Obtain signature for hospital consent and insurance releases as necessary. Witnesses signature by signing name, date and time. Reconciles collected amounts of patient payments at the end of the day. Prepares cash deposits for daily pickup. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Minimum Work Experience 1-3 years experience in an administrative support role Required Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Organized and detail-oriented. Accepts accountability for work product. Use discretion in handling confidential material. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self motivated, flexible and tactful when working under deadlines in a team environment. Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and other office automation tools. Ability to work in a matrix environment. Ability handling several tasks at once. About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes?three hospitals, four medical parks,?Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Job Info Job Identification 10208 Job Category Clerical Locations 1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561, US Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Work Environment On Site FTE 1.0 FT