Healthcare Admin Assistant – Flexible Schedule

Coosa Valley Medical Center; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Dental Insurance Day One

Flexible Schedule Options

Flexible Pay; No More Waiting For Pay

Job summary

Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, AL is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Nurse Manager and unit operations. You will transcribe physician orders, answer calls, greet visitors, assist with admissions and discharges, and maintain a tidy desk area for efficient workflow.

The role requires high school education, strong typing (20 wpm), and solid clerical experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems is preferred to ensure accurate data entry and patient care

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Must read, write and perform simple arithmetic at a high school level; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Must type 20 w.p.m.
• Two to three years of clerical experience preferred.
• Experience with computer operations including order entry and basic operations preferred.
• Four to six weeks on-the-job training to learn department policies, procedures and forms.
• Must have interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, physicians and health team members.
• Must be able to use current EMR accurately and effectively; role may be stressful.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Assistant functions under direction of Nurse Manager or designee and assists in maintaining a smooth functioning unit.
• Transcribes physician orders, answers telephone, greets and assists visitors, assists with admissions and discharges and maintains desk area for efficient workflow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing 20 wpm

Medical terminology knowledge

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Order entry systems

Job description

Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, AL is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Nurse Manager and unit operations. You will transcribe physician orders, answer calls, greet visitors, assist with admissions and discharges, and maintain a tidy desk area for efficient workflow.

The role requires high school education, strong typing (20 wpm), and solid clerical experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems is preferred to ensure accurate data entry and patient care