Clinical Secretary: Patient Access & Admin Support

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to perform secretarial duties for the clinical area. The role involves patient scheduling, telephone handling, data entry, and cross-department coordination.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of secretarial experience; medical setting experience preferred. Onsite, 80 hours every two weeks, with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Requires proficiency in secretarial duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with telephone handling and data entry.
• Ability to work under stress with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and receives patients/families for all department services.
• Answers and routes telephone calls from within or outside the organization.
• Types reports, letters and dictation, Xeroxing, faxing, and data entry.
• Coordinates office procedures and department operations.
• Communicates with patients, staff, and external parties in writing and verbally.
• Uses Microsoft applications for reports, letters and forms.
• assists with timekeeping and onboarding tasks as needed.
• Maintains office supplies.
• Assists with project work and cross-coverage with other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to perform secretarial duties for the clinical area. The role involves patient scheduling, telephone handling, data entry, and cross-department coordination.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of secretarial experience; medical setting experience preferred. Onsite, 80 hours every two weeks, with daytime hours.