What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler-Secretary position at Saint Peters Healthcare System?
Scheduler-Secretary
Internal Medicine-How Lane
The Scheduler-Secretary will:
- Schedule appointments and/or procedures
- Greet and register patients
- Screen incoming calls and determining urgency and how to direct
- Maintain files
Requirements:
- One (1) to two (2) years experience in healthcare field
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction and positive communication of scheduling information with patients, their families, outside institutions, physicians and other Hospital departments and staff
- Requires a personality that fosters a team cohesiveness within the workplace
- Proficient in the use of a computer. Keyboarding skills with a minimum 35 wpm.
- Requires good office skills and competence with basic office machines
- Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
- Requires ability to handle multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail.
- Requires ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Ability to read and interpret Physician’s orders
- Strong customer service skills
- Highly motivated self-starter; able to motivate others
- Enthusiastic team player
Grade 113
