Hospital Administrative Secretary – Pre-Admission Testing

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health's Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia seeks a Secretary for Pre-Admission Testing. Working 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., you will provide secretarial support, greet patients, and coordinate with the surgeon's office and clinic nurses.

You will screen patients for anesthesia needs and schedule preadmission testing two weeks prior to surgery (earlier when possible). Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a secretarial or clerical/general office position required.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial services and support to Pre-Admission staff and assists daily activities.
• Acts as receptionist with excellent customer service for patients, visitors and staff.
• Communicates with surgeon's office and clinic nurses to obtain information for scheduled surgeries.
• Screens patients for anesthesia needs and schedules preadmission testing two weeks prior to surgery.

Skills

Customer service

Reception duties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Preferred

Job description

Temple Health's Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia seeks a Secretary for Pre-Admission Testing. Working 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., you will provide secretarial support, greet patients, and coordinate with the surgeon's office and clinic nurses.

You will screen patients for anesthesia needs and schedule preadmission testing two weeks prior to surgery (earlier when possible). Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree is preferred.