Department Assistant

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a receptionist/clerical support staff at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. The role supports department needs with typing, answering phones, scheduling, and message handling in a busy medical office.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and courteous communication with patients and staff, aligning with the organization’s values. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in a standard office setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of secretarial experience in a medical setting.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient computer and office software skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs typing, word processing, filing, and message taking.
• Answers phones and conveys information clearly.
• Provides general office support and supplies management.
• Makes copies, faxes, and distributes materials as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and follows policies.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical, secretarial, and receptionist duties in support of department needs. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, including protecting the confidentiality of patient information. Performs secretarial/receptionist duties including typing, word processing, filing, answering phones, taking messages, and conveying information and messages. Provides general office support, including ordering supplies, photocopying materials for distribution, faxes, maintains adequate supply of forms, etc. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Equivalent to a high school diploma. EXPERIENCE: Two years of secretarial experience in a medical setting, medical terminology, and computer skills required. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of individuals. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal office environnent. Requires standing, bending, and sitting. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer keyboard and other common office equipment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Pay Range:

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

Monday - Friday 8am-430pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:** **

8 hours

Driving Required:

No