Pre-Admission Testing Secretary — Patient Care & Scheduling

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Health System, Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, is seeking a Secretary for Pre-Admission Testing. The role supports the Pre-Admission staff and acts as a receptionist, delivering courteous service to patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

You will help coordinate scheduling for preadmission testing two weeks before surgery, screen patients for anesthesia needs, and liaise with surgeons' offices and clinic nurses to obtain required information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of secretarial/clerical experience.
• Healthcare setting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Pre-Admission staff.
• Serve as receptionist with excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff.
• Communicate with surgeons' offices and clinic nurses to obtain information for surgery scheduling.
• Screen patients for anesthesia needs and help schedule preadmission testing two weeks prior to surgery.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Job description

Temple University Health System, Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, is seeking a Secretary for Pre-Admission Testing. The role supports the Pre-Admission staff and acts as a receptionist, delivering courteous service to patients, visitors and hospital personnel.

You will help coordinate scheduling for preadmission testing two weeks before surgery, screen patients for anesthesia needs, and liaise with surgeons' offices and clinic nurses to obtain required information.