Department Assistant

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

Job summary

Brown University Health’s Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a receptionist/clerical professional to support a busy department. You will handle typing, word processing, filing, answering phones, taking messages and provide general office assistance while protecting patient confidentiality.

Familiarity with medical terminology and professional communication is important. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm, with an 8-hour daily schedule.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Two years of secretarial experience in a medical setting.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of individuals.

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.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

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
• Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• 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:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• 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