Hospital Administrative Assistant – Patient-Centered Support

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated department secretary to support staff with general office duties, typing, filing, and document preparation. The role requires a solid knowledge of hospital programs and policies, with a commitment to patient-centered service.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, scheduling, and maintaining supplies, while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows applications.
• Typing accuracy and speed suitable for general office work.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs secretarial duties for the department.
• Coordinates workflow within the department.
• Greets and directs customers, visitors, staff and others.
• Answers phones and directs calls to appropriate area.
• Schedules meetings and appointments.
• Types reports and minutes; prepares documents.
• Files and maintains records.
• Orders supplies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing

Filing systems

Telephone handling

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-high school secretarial training (preferred)

Tools

Copier/Fax machines

Job description

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is seeking a dedicated department secretary to support staff with general office duties, typing, filing, and document preparation. The role requires a solid knowledge of hospital programs and policies, with a commitment to patient-centered service.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, scheduling, and maintaining supplies, while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.