Job Posting for Secretary at University of Maryland Medical Center
What You Will Do:
Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information promptly, courteously and accurately in accordance with established policies and procedures. Demonstrates Commitment to Excellence practices when answering telephone and in-person inquiries or providing information to patients, visitors and staff.
Prepares charts, tables, various reports and correspondence accurately and timely for review and approval of supervisory and/or professional staff. Proofreads typed materials, makes corrections and recommends changes.
Assists in maintaining expense accounts, petty cash or other financial information. Reviews and verifies statistical and other reports for completeness, propriety, adequacy and accuracy of computation prior to distribution or use.
Performs data gathering/information retrieval activities, compiles or otherwise assembles into usable format for use by the supervisor. Prepares memoranda and/or summaries of data as needed.
Maintains appointment books for meetings, patients, travel, and arranges appointments, interviews and meetings for supervisor and/or department staff as requested. Assists with the preparation of materials, agendas, notes, handouts, and various materials.
Maintains various department manual and computerized files in accordance with department procedures or The Joint Commission recordkeeping requirements. Assists other clerical, professional and management staff in setting up office recordkeeping systems.
Performs various human resources and payroll processing functions such as entering on-call schedules, tracking submission of employee evaluations, resolving payroll issues as directed by manager, data entry into time keeping system for approval by manager.
Orders office and/or clinical supplies as requested. Assists in care and maintenance of department office equipment.
Opens, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; prioritizes mail for immediate supervisor as appropriate.
Assists with clerical patient registration duties, as required in patient care areas.
Transcribe minutes and various other documents as requested in some areas.
Maintains established hospital/departmental/unit policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
What You Need to Be Successful:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Two years general clerical experience including typing duties in required.
Experience in a business, professional office or health care environment is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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