Department Assistant

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a clerical receptionist to support the department with front-desk duties, scheduling, and patient flow.

Under general supervision, you will type, file, answer phones, and convey messages, while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. This position emphasizes compassionate, respectful service and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Two years of secretarial experience in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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 DifferencesPatient 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