DEPARTMENT SECRETARY

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision the clinic nursing manager and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical duties including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments and providing information to visitors and staff regarding office.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the receptionist for the unit - greets visitors, answers questions, and accepts deliveries, forwards same to appropriate patient or staff member.
• Assists the nurses in activities including, but not limited to: Registration, verifying identification, obtain medical history, enter orders correctly, schedules appointments, makes referrals, completed prior authorizations and other duties as appropriate.
• Takes appropriate action according to established procedures for addressing patient requests.
• Contacts other hospital departments to request and obtain supplies, services, and schedule appointments (ie; Laboratory, Central Supply, Radiology, etc.).
• Answering calls, taking messages and advising nurse of needs beyond scope of position.
• Follows up on customer complaints as quickly as possible by identifying steps to correct problem, communicating with RN and or manager, implementing plan, and providing feedback to customer.to appropriate clinical personnel.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current CPR Certification (or upon hire)
• Basic clerical and computer skills
• At least one year of general office experience is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills are a requirement

Pay Range:

Pay ranges from $15.000/hour to $20.603/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.

Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for the Department Secretary role. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!