Radiation Medical Services Administrative Assistant

Medical Secretary OpportunityVirginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Secretary in our Radiation office in Norfolk.Employment Type: Full-Time, In-PersonBenefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)Compensation Range: $18.71/hr - $31.71/hrResponsibilitiesTakes and receives phone messages for physicians and other practice personnel. Answers calls promptly and records messages accurately.Prepares documents for meetings, projects, or reportsDrafts correspondence and documents within requested timeframeAssists in the coordination of appointments, meetings, travel arrangements and other business activities for the physiciansCompletes physicians' expense reportsMay handle incoming and outgoing mailMaintains and updates physicians medical licensure, professional certifications, professional liability, board certifications, and curriculum vitaeCoordinates physician monthly on-call scheduleOrders office suppliesMaintains files and office equipmentQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentAssociates degree in business administration or secretarial program preferredMinimum three years' secretarial experience requiredMedical office experience strongly preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20. Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. Requires exposure to conditions common to a clinic environment.