Administrative Assistant, Harrington Hospital's Cancer Center, Southbridge

Administrative Assistant, Harrington Hospital's Cancer Center, Southbridge - 40 hours, Days page is loaded## Administrative Assistant, Harrington Hospital's Cancer Center, Southbridge - 40 hours, Days remote type:
On-site (100% Onsite) locations:
Southbridge, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
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** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Hiring Range:**$19.15 - $34.47

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s
** experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.
** Schedule Details:
** Monday through Friday
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 830am-5pm
** Shift:
** 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
*
* Hours:

** 40
* * Cost Center:
** 25080 - 3682 Cancer Center This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# #
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The Administrative Assistant performs the day-to-day clerical functions needed to support the clinical operations of the department.  This includes, but not limited to, heavy telephone intake, patient registration, booking appointments, obtaining client data, typing  correspondence, managing phone & foot traffic, scanning documents into EHR. This position participates fully in shared office tasks,  including but not limited to: receiving visitors, scheduling appointments, reception duties and filing.

Provides back-up coverage for other support staff and assists with coverage for other sites as needed. Communicates to all new clients: clinic processes,  expectations, & responsibilities. Provides estimates for services when appropriate. Receives and processes patient financial liability  payments for current and past balances. Special projects as assigned. Attends all staff meetings & trainings.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1.  Serves as unit receptionist, directs patients, visitors and others. This includes, but not limited to, heavy telephone intake, patient registration, booking appointments, obtaining client data, typing  correspondence, managing phone & foot traffic, scanning documents into EHR.
2. This position participates fully in shared office tasks, including but not limited to: receiving visitors, scheduling appointments, reception duties and filing.
3. Provides back-up coverage for other support staff and assists with coverage for other sites as needed.
4. Communicates to all new clients: clinic processes, expectations, & responsibilities.
5. Provides estimates for services when appropriate.
6. Receives and processes patient financial liability payments for current and past balances.
7. Special projects as assigned.
8. Attends all staff meetings & trainings.

II. Position

Qualifications:

License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

1. Equivalent to high school diploma  Preferred:
1. One-year advanced education and training in the business/secretarial/medical field or equivalent experience a plus.

Experience/

Skills:

Required:

1. Ability to handle multiple priorities and effective communication.
2. Must be able to multitask and maintain a calm demeanor.
3.Must possess a sound knowledge of business systems and office procedures.

Preferred:
1.Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
2. At least 2 years of office experience, medical office experience preferred. Included in such experience must be typing 40 wpm and  handling high volume telephones.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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