Secretary Pre-Admission Testing 40 HR Day Shift (8:30am-5pm)-Fox Chase

About the role

Provides secretarial services and support to the Pre-Admission staff and assists the staff in the implementation of daily activities. Functions as a receptionist demonstrating excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.

Communicates with surgeon's office and clinic nurse to obtain necessary information regarding patients scheduled for surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Screens all patients for anesthesia needs. Attempts to schedule patients for preadmission testing two weeks prior to surgery or earlier.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services and support to Pre-Admission staff
• Assist in implementing daily activities
• Serve as receptionist with excellent customer service for patients, visitors, and hospital personnel
• Communicate with surgeon's offices and clinic nurses to gather patient information for scheduled surgeries
• Screen patients for anesthesia needs
• Schedule patients for preadmission testing at least two weeks prior to surgery

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• 2 years experience in a secretarial or clerical/general office position (Required)
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)