Hospital Administrative Assistant – Day Shift (Full-Time)

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton is seeking a Regular full-time administrative assistant to support the Diagnostic Administration department.

The role involves greeting patients, answering calls, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts with attention to detail and compassion. You'll work 8am–4:30pm, Monday through Friday, in a fast-paced clinical setting, collaborating with providers and office staff to ensure smooth operations and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• One year of experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and data entry is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties under supervision, within established guidelines and practical knowledge from experience.
• Greets patients or visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, distributes mail and performs other general clerical duties.
• May provide assistance with programs/software for Providers. May assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Responsible for making copies, answering phones, making appointments, and maintaining records.
• Maintains office inventory including ordering supplies and ensures office equipment is in good working order.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical skills

Patient interaction

Phone screening

Data entry

Education

High School diploma/GED

10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton is seeking a Regular full-time administrative assistant to support the Diagnostic Administration department.

The role involves greeting patients, answering calls, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts with attention to detail and compassion. You'll work 8am–4:30pm, Monday through Friday, in a fast-paced clinical setting, collaborating with providers and office staff to ensure smooth operations and accurate record keeping.