Reception-Scheduling Secretary

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services Sleep Center in Albany is seeking a courteous receptionist to provide front-desk and clerical support for the department. You will handle patient check-in, scheduling, data entry, and coordination with clinical staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, prior reception or customer service experience, and familiarity with medical terminology and HIPAA confidentiality. Hospital/medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Prior reception or customer service experience required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.
• Prior experience in a hospital or medical office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist duties and clerical support for the department.

Skills

Clerical

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Confidentiality

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Performs receptionist duties and clerical support for the department.

Job Summary / Purpose

Performs receptionist duties and clerical support for the department.

Department Description

The Samaritan Health Services Sleep Center provides patients with various diagnostic tests to detect all aspects of sleep disturbances and neurological related disorders.

Experience / Education / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Prior experience in reception or customer services required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a hospital or medical office setting preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Physical Demands

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

(11 - 33% of the time)

Occasionally

Job Summary / Purpose

Performs receptionist duties and clerical support for the department.

Department Description

The Samaritan Health Services Sleep Center provides patients with various diagnostic tests to detect all aspects of sleep disturbances and neurological related disorders.

Experience / Education / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Prior experience in reception or customer services required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a hospital or medical office setting preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Physical Demands

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

REACH - Upward

CLIMB - STAIRS

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

GRASP Hand/Fist

SIT

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers