Office Assistant-Therapy Services, Full Time Days

Oswego Health; City of Oswego (NY); Vor Ort; USD 22.041 - 26.449; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare organization is seeking an entry-level Office Assistant for their Therapy Services department in Oswego, NY. This full-time role involves providing clerical support, managing patient scheduling, and assisting therapists. Candidates should have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and preferably some experience in a healthcare environment. Competitive pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.20/hr.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to manage resources and supplies effectively.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide clerical assistance to Therapists.
• Accurately enter employee time in payroll program.
• Prepare reports and statistics as assigned.
• Maintain organized work area and file charts.
• Communicate with clients, visitors, and staff.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of medical terminology

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Effective communication

Professionalism

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Office Assistant-Therapy Services, Full Time Days at Oswego Health. The office assistant provides supportive services for the physical therapy clinics, including scheduling of patients, registration, obtaining authorizations for services, charge entry reconciliation, faxing/scanning documentation for storage and communication, reporting of volumes and quality measures, and general support of the providers of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical assistance to Therapists; use computer programs per policy as assigned.
• Accurately enter employee time in payroll program.
• Prepare reports and statistics as assigned and accurately enter statistics into tracking database.
• Maintain policy and procedure books for Outpatient Clinic.
• Complete special assigned projects and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform transcription and other typing as assigned, neatly and accurately, and timely.
• Prepare routine correspondence as assigned and process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain an organized work area and file charts in a systematic order. Perform light cleaning, stocking, disinfection of patient areas.
• Routinely use policy and procedure manuals and other reference materials as necessary to ensure the proper course of action.
• Read all posted minutes, policies and procedures, memos, etc.
• Demonstrate initiative in assisting others to complete necessary duties of the facility.
• Handle telephone information with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality.
• Communicate appropriately with clients, visitors and staff; promptly respond to requests for assistance.
• Assist in ordering needed office and treatment supply items at par levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers and standard computer software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with other medical offices, patients, and employees.
• Ability to cost effectively manage resources and supplies.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Secretarial experience within a healthcare setting or medical assistant education preferred.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer, answering phone.
• Team approach to daily work and problem solving.
• Requires on the job orientation.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 15 lbs. using proper body mechanics.
• Active participation in in-service programs, Quality Assurance programs and CQI, with yearly unit-specific competencies.
• Participation in hospital emergency drills and fire safety procedures while on duty.
• Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.
• Must be present and ready for work in designated area at assigned time.

Pay Range: $16.00-$19.20/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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