Medical Department Assistant | Front Desk & Admin

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a dedicated receptionist/secretarial assistant to support department needs under general supervision. Responsibilities include answering phones, typing, filing, and coordinating communications while upholding the organization’s values of compassion and excellence.

Two years of secretarial experience in a medical setting, basic computer skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people are required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Two years of secretarial experience in a medical setting, medical terminology, and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, including protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs secretarial/receptionist duties including typing, word processing, filing, answering phones, taking messages, and conveying information and messages.
• Provides general office support, including ordering supplies, photocopying materials for distribution, faxes, maintains adequate supply of forms, etc.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Filing

Answering phones

Message taking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Job description

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a dedicated receptionist/secretarial assistant to support department needs under general supervision. Responsibilities include answering phones, typing, filing, and coordinating communications while upholding the organization’s values of compassion and excellence.

Two years of secretarial experience in a medical setting, basic computer skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people are required.