Pre-Admission Secretary & Front Desk Coordinator

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a front-line admin support specialist to provide secretarial services for the Pre-Admission staff at our Philadelphia location. You will greet patients, coordinate with hospital personnel, and ensure smooth communication with surgeons and clinic nurses for scheduled surgeries.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, receptionist duties, and accurate scheduling of preadmission tests two weeks prior to surgery.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a secretarial or clerical/general office position required.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong customer service and receptionist skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial services and support to Pre-Admission staff.
• Interacts with patients, visitors and hospital personnel with excellent customer service.
• Communicates with surgeon's office and clinic nurse to obtain necessary information for scheduled surgeries.
• Screens patients for anesthesia needs and schedules preadmission testing two weeks prior to surgery or earlier.

Skills

Customer service

Reception

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Job description

Temple Health is seeking a front-line admin support specialist to provide secretarial services for the Pre-Admission staff at our Philadelphia location. You will greet patients, coordinate with hospital personnel, and ensure smooth communication with surgeons and clinic nurses for scheduled surgeries.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, receptionist duties, and accurate scheduling of preadmission tests two weeks prior to surgery.