Northside Hospital Hiring for Secretary Job at Lawrenceville, GA Full Time

• 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 medical transcription and 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 maintain patient charts and perform other duties as necessary to maintain record keeping system.
• 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.

• One (1) year clerical/secretarial/customer service experience OR experience may be offset by an Associates or Bachelor’s degree.
• Typing requirements vary by department, see requisition for requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) varies by department, see requisition for requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION 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.