Practice Assistant-Northeastern Co-op Student

Job Description

As part of the practice team, this position:

• Performs a variety of clerical duties as outlined by clear guidance and policies and procedures, which may include functions such as:
• Referencing data from a database or computer system and documenting and/or communicating as appropriate
• Collecting specific information from patients and others
• Sorting and distributing mail
• Sorting and filing records and files
• Scanning and faxing documents
• Coping and collating materials
• Pulling records and files
• Inputting specific data in limited fields
• Cleaning out and organizing storage areas and filing cabinets
• Packing files and documenting contents for long term storage
• Providing back up phone coverage, answering the phone in a polite and courteous manner, directing calls as appropriate and answering basic, repetitive questions

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Clerical experience preferred.
• Other Skills/Knowledge: If expected to interact with people and/or answer the phones, for safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team, required.
• Familiarity with alphabetical filing systems preferred
• Familiarity with office equipment preferred

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications

• N/A
• LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: N/A

Population Specific Requirements

• N/A

Other Job Requirements

• On-call Requirement: N/A
• Schedule Requirements: Based on business needs.
• Travel Requirements: Work location may vary based on business needs.

Reporting Relationships

Reporting structure depends on the size and organizational structure of the practice.

Does not supervise others.

Pay Range

$17.00 – $22.88