SAH Medical Secretary -Assistant Per Diem
Brown University Health$19.41–$28.30/hrSaint Annes HospitalPer diemPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
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About the job
SUMMARY
The medical assistant/secretary position serves to assist in the daily health care delivery system in the medical office. The position covers a wide range of responsibilities that entail a combination of providing direct care and technical and administrative assistance to patients, nurses and physicians. On a daily basis, the incumbent will perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the medical practice with minimal supervision.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma required
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- AHA Basic Life required.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- Minimum of one year working in hospital / medical practice or equivalent experience preferred.
- Previous medical assistant experience and knowledge of medical practice operations preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, interpreting physician orders, and direct medical assisting.
- Bilingual candidates strongly preferred.
- Ability to perform clinical competency standards set forth by St. Anne’s Regional Medical Center including adherence to all policies and procedures of the organization.
- Previous experience with hospital and medical practice scheduling/information systems preferred.
- Basic computer literacy required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- None
Pay Range:
$19.41-$28.30
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location
Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
Work Type:
M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Work Shift:
Day
Driving Required:
No
Union:
1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East
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About Brown University Health
Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) is a not-for-profit academic health system in Providence, RI, with six hospitals and 20,000 (source: Brown University Health, Careers at Brown University Health) employees in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Sources: Brown University Health, About Brown University Health; Brown University Health, Careers at Brown University Health
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