Office Assistant

Job Summary

Supports clinic, department or program in an administrative capacity. Primary Responsibilities: Performs duties under supervision and within well established guidelines. Greets patients or visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, distributes mail and performs other general clerical duties. May provide assistance with programs/software for Providers. May assemble and maintain patient charts. Responsible for making copies, answering phones, making appointments, and maintaining records. May be responsible for maintaining office inventory including ordering supplies. Ensures that office equipment is in good working order and requests repairs or maintenance as needed. Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Clear and respectful communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask

Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Department

8746030033 Sys Utilization Management

Schedule

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage

Company Information

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.