Administrative Secretary - Dermatology -

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 53,596,000 - 80,977,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the clinical and administrative staff in a busy physician practice. The role emphasizes accuracy in patient charging, chart abstraction, and coordinating insurance referrals.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in a physician’s office, strong English communication and organizational skills, and a solid understanding of the referral process and scheduling of physician appointments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience as Administrative Assistant in a physician's practice or clinic environment.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication; positive interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.
• Understanding of the referral process and knowledge of physician appointments and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and administrative staff in a high-volume setting with attention to detail.
• Assist in patient charging, chart abstraction, and insurance referrals.
• Manage physician appointments and scheduling to ensure efficient workflow.
• Float to other practice locations as needed with mileage reimbursement.

Skills

Administrative Assistant experience

English communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Medical terminology

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.

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.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.