Healthcare Practice Assistant Co-op Student

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a capable Clerical Assistant to support the practice’s administrative workload. This role performs a variety of clerical tasks with accuracy and timeliness to help department operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include data entry, mail processing, filing, scanning, phone coverage, and basic patient interactions in English. A high school diploma is preferred; clerical experience is welcomed; familiarity with filing systems and office equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Clerical experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients and staff.
• Familiarity with alphabetical filing systems preferred.
• Familiarity with office equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Referencing data from a database or computer system and documenting as appropriate.
• Collecting specific information from patients and others.
• Sorting and distributing mail.
• Sorting and filing records and files.
• Scanning and faxing documents.
• Coping and collating materials.
• Pulling records and files.
• Inputting specific data in limited fields.
• Cleaning out and organizing storage areas and filing cabinets.
• Packing files and documenting contents for long term storage.
• Providing back up phone coverage and directing calls; answer basic questions.

Skills

Clerical experience

Reading & writing English

Effective communication

Alphabetical filing

Office equipment familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a capable Clerical Assistant to support the practice’s administrative workload. This role performs a variety of clerical tasks with accuracy and timeliness to help department operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include data entry, mail processing, filing, scanning, phone coverage, and basic patient interactions in English. A high school diploma is preferred; clerical experience is welcomed; familiarity with filing systems and office equipment is a plus.