Clinical Administrative Assistant
Position #: 25000ALH
Shift: Days
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F, Rotating Weekends
UH Facility: Lake West Medical Center
Job Description & Qualifications
Provides safe efficient age specific clinical, reception, communication and guest relations support using verbal, electronic, and written techniques to maintain the operations of the assigned area.
What You Will Do
- Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format. Competency 7
- Facilitates communication and efficient unit/department operations. Competency 5, 6
- Orders supplies. Competency 5
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of available resources and communication tools. Competency 7
- Maintains awareness and control of reception desk and surrounding area. Competency 5,6
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships and professional demeanor with patients, customers and coworkers. Competency 1 & 2
- Takes responsibility for self -development and supports a learning environment. Competency 3
- Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values. Competency 4
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Work Experience
- 1+ years Of experience in a clinical setting with secretarial experience (Required) or
- 1+ years Experience in secretarial work (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to de-escalate tense situations in a calm and constructive manner. Good oral and written communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Proficient computer needs with the ability to grow and adapt to new technologies. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
- Standing Occasionally
- Walking Occasionally
- Sitting Constantly
- Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
- Balancing Rarely
- Stooping Rarely
- Kneeling Rarely
- Crouching Rarely
- Crawling Rarely
- Reaching Rarely
- Handling Occasionally
- Grasping Occasionally
- Feeling Rarely
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
- 10%
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We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
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