What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Cardiology Practice - Full Time position at Augusta Health Brand?
Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant performs duties as assigned that include receptionist, secretarial and operational duties for the practice, while serving as the liaison between the patient, other staff and the physician.
Examples of duties Include but are not limited to;
Answering incoming calls Both Direct and Voicemails
Checking patients out and scheduling appointments
Registering patients for appointments
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent required
- One year general office support experience required
- Medical office experience preferred
- Requires a basic understanding of general office routines and procedures with the ability to file accurately
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; proficient with computers to include keyboarding, basic navigation and use of email (Outlook)
- Ability to work with multi-line phone and computer systems accurately and efficiently
- Effective customer service and relationship building skills with patients, visitors and staff; ability to respect dignity of all patients and follow HIPAA rules without breaches in confidentiality
- Ability to transcribe documents
- Proficient listening, verbal and written communication skills
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Tuition reimbursement
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.