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Administrative Assistant*
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$50,177 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Administrative Assistant Description Administrative Assistants/Front Office Coordinators are responsible for managing the reception area and directing calls to appropriate persons. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to multi-task, and be detail-oriented. Working in the front office means constant interactions and interruptions, so applicants must demonstrate the ability to prioritize changing situations in a calm and professional manner. This is a great opportunity for professionals with excellent customer service and computer skills. We want you if you are a warm and energetic person who will make our patients feel welcome. Responsibilities Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Greeting patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner
Answering telephones, taking messages, and directing calls to appropriate areas
Checking patients in and out; verifying and updating necessary information in medical records
Data entry, managing mail, and scanning
Filing charts, coordinating lab work, physician's report, and pre-authorizations
Maintaining appointment schedule by following office-scheduling policies
Maintaining a neat and orderly work area and lobby
Experience
One year work experience in a medical front office preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus