CAH - SECRETARY

CAH-Surgical Clinic Secretary

Pay Range $19.07-$24.31

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. Must adhere to organizational appearance and conduct policy. Patient-focused, detail-oriented and computer-savvy medical receptionist. Personable and courteous in all interactions with patients and team members and skilled at anticipating physician and practice needs. Effective in handling office and administrative tasks within busy, multi-physician practice.

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 desirable
• Possession of strong organizational skills
• 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

*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 are encouraged to apply.