Recep/Secretary - Pool - Fox Chase Cancer Center
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $22.01 an hour, the middle half $18.31–$24, across 14 jobs that state their pay. Medical administrative assistants employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $21.60 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Temple Health here: District 1199C, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, AFSCME, AFL-CIO at Philadelphia, PA (300 workers, bargaining a first contract); Committee of Interns & Residents/Service Employees International Union SEIU Local 1957 at Philadelphia, PA (18 workers, bargaining a first contract). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Temple Health System Transport Team in Philadelphia reported 0 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 142,005 hours worked: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at ambulance and other ambulatory care servicesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 1.4 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital
Medicare gives Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Pennsylvania's hospitals average 3.4). 74% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 55% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Pennsylvania hospitals by rating.
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About the job
The receptionist/secretary will be responsible for meeting, greeting, and screening incoming guests in a warm and welcoming manner. Provides scheduling and registration service for referring physicians and patients to assist in the delivery of health care. Schedules and coordinates all outpatient imaging procedures with patients, physicians, Radiologist, Technologists and other hospital departments. Verifies insurance contract requirements when scheduling exams and reminds the patient of these requirements. Briefly explains procedures to patients and families. Answers telephone calls for department staff and physicians. Provides back-up for other areas as indicated in Diagnostic Imaging. Customer service is a key component of all duties. Provides back-up for the Data Coordinator of Radiology and provides scheduling services needed for Diagnostic Imaging to include Interventional Radiology, to include pre and post calls to patients in numerous modalities. Coordinates daily activities at receptionist desks and to accurate records of patient's appointments, examinations and related information within the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Associate's Degree in related field Preferred
Experience
2 years experience in a secretarial or clerical/general office position Required
1 year experience in a healthcare setting Preferred
Licenses
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
From Temple Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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