Position Summary/Essential Duties:

Performs secretarial and general office duties to support the physician and the department in its clinical, academic, and research activities.

Main duties of the position include: answers and places telephone; coordinates meetings and travel; types, transcribes, processes correspondence and performs general office duties and provides back up support for other clerical personnel.

Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers.

Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.

Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.

Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values.

Position Summary/Essential Duties:

Performs secretarial and general office duties to support the physician and the department in its clinical, academic, and research activities.

Main duties of the position include: answers and places telephone; coordinates meetings and travel; types, transcribes, processes correspondence and performs general office duties and provides back up support for other clerical personnel.

Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers.

Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers.

Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.

Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values.

Position Requirements:

• 1-2 years clerical experience in a medical/academic/research setting required w/typing skills at 55 wpm.
• Medical terminology required.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as, exhibiting strong organizational skills and work ethic
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office products. (Excel and Word)
• Familiar with operation of standard office equipment.

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Position Details/Preferred Qualifications: 

Previous administrative hospital or medical office experience is strongly preferred. Must have at least 1 year of clerical work. Prior lab experience is preferred but not mandatory. Main responsibilities include: overseeing schedules and the work of the other secretarial staff, assist in paying invoices, submitting expenses, legal cases, routing mail and Tumor Boards duties, supporting the pathology clinicians, answering phones, sending out material for consultation, filing/pulling slides, registration, ordering consult cases, and any other departmental needs as they arise. Strong Microsoft Office skills, primarily Word and Excel, are required.