Northside Hospital · 1 day ago
Secretary
Lawrenceville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorthside Hospital is an award-winning healthcare facility that is continually growing. The Secretary role involves performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties to support management personnel in the overall operation of a department or service area.
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Responsibilities
Performs various types of clerical and receptionist functions, including preparing copies, typing letters, memos, and other documents, and compiling and/or preparing reports; may also be responsible for recording meeting minutes
Receives and screens calls and visitors, responding to routine inquiries with standardized information
Opens and routes incoming mail. Coordinates and prepares mail‑outs which involves maintaining/updating distribution lists
Schedules patient appointments, arranges interpretation services, if needed, schedules staff meetings, and maintains personal calendars for management personnel, which may involve some limited coordination of facilities, meals, etc
Responsible for inventorying and ordering office supplies equipment and for coordinating equipment repair/maintenance
Maintains accurate department files, logs, and records to include admission and census data, invoices, check requests, and time and attendance and payroll information
May perform departmental admissions, charging, crediting, and other related functions, which involve preparing/processing paperwork and data entry
Compiles reports/lists and statistical data. Assignments may involve simple calculations and information that is readily available
May assist patients with forms and applications. Reviews for completeness and makes corrections of a routine nature
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury/accident to administrator, coordinator or supervisor
Promotes the continuous quality improvement process in all daily service issues and problem solving opportunities both department specific and hospital wide
Maintain confidentiality with client records and sensitive issues or documents
Communicates regularly with departmental staff and management on a daily basis
Qualification
Required
One (1) year clerical/secretarial/customer service experience OR experience may be offset by an Associates or Bachelors degree
Typing requirements vary by department, see requisition for requirements
Level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) varies by department, see requisition for requirements
Preferred
Post high school education
Prior health care experience
Two (2) years of college with emphasis in accounting or business
Two (2) years of experience in accounts payable or purchasing
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently
Successful completion of course in Medical Terminology (depending on amount of medical transcription required for assigned area)
Bilingual – Spanish/English
Good communication skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Company
Northside Hospital
State-of-the-art facilities with skilled, caring professionals dedicated to the health and wellness of the communities they serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Billy Hayes
CEO
Deidre Dixon
Chief Executive Officer - Atlanta
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