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What they do
A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$45,510 / year median in Rhode Island
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Summary:
Greets patients upon arrival in the department. Insures pre-authorization of visit prior to treatment. Registers patients into the hospital s ADMI system. Assembles medical records/retrieves medical records for patient visits. Answers phones as needed. Participates in performance improvement activities within department and hospital.Education:
High School Diploma or GED.Experience:
One year experience in office/hospital setting preferred.Skills and Abilities:
- Skills in organization and priority setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with office peers/other departments.
- Ability to respond to incoming calls, transcribe detailed and accurate messages.
- Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers.
- Ability to work independently and identify tasks that need to be completed.