Administrative Secretary - Dermatology -

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Connecticut seeks an Administrative Assistant to support clinical and administrative staff in a high-volume physician practice. You will assist with patient charging, chart abstraction, and coordinating insurance referrals, ensuring attention to detail and timely processing.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, strong English communication, and good organizational skills. High school diploma required; candidates must be able to float to other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• One to three years experience as an Administrative Assistant in a physicians practice or clinic environment.
• Command of verbal and written English; positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Understanding of referral process.
• Knowledge of physician appointments and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Within a high-volume setting, provides support functions to the clinical and administrative staff; ensures attention to detail and aids in the completion of patient charging, abstracting, and insurance referrals.
• Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed with reimbursement for mileage.

Skills

Administrative experience

English proficiency

Referral process understanding

Schedule management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Monday - Friday

Within a high-volume setting, provides support functions to the clinical and administrative staff; ensures attention to detail and aids in the completion of patient charging, abstracting, and insurance referrals.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• One to three years previous experience as a Admirative Assistant in a physicians practice or Clinic environment
• Command of verbal and written English; positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Understanding of referral process.
• Knowledge of physician appointments and schedule management.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer skills

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

License/Certification: N/A

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed with reimbursement for mileage.

Salary Range: $18.71-$28.26

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.