Performs secretarial and general office work under the direction of a managerial position

Provides support to one department, reporting to one department head

May prepare reports, correspondences, etc

Performs other clerical duties or tasks as required

Performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, communication, admissions, scheduling, and customer service duties

Level 1 secretaries exercise professional judgment in performance of services while maintaining a demeanor complimentary to customer service and medical ethics. 

Must complete competency tests, checklists, and/or orientations

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

• Processes physician and other department staff requests in a timely and proficient manner. 
• Communicates and distributes information to Imaging Services team members correctly and accurately.
• Completely and competently  prepares Imaging requisitions.
• Correctly schedules examinations. 
• Correctly prepares procedures for examinations.
• Successfully accomplishes required Meditech computer activities. (I.e. census, inquiries, printer communications, reports, scheduling, order entry).
• Has a working knowledge of medical terminology. 
• Ability to read and communicate effectively.
• Sends and receives radiology documents.
• Finds radiology documents. (i.e. folders, reports, contrast forms)
• Distributes all statuses of radiology reports.
• Fulfills work assignments in a timely manner. 
• Effectively communicates and works with secretarial supervisor.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize age-specific needs to customers. 
• Recognizes age-related impairments in vision and hearing and makes appropriate adaptations.
• Recognizes age-related impairments in mobility and assists customers upon reception. 
• Provides expected quality of work.
• Makes efficient use of resources without waste.

Education:

High School graduate

Formal education in secretarial, business, customer service or other related areas is considered desirable and a plus. Medical terminology education a plus.

Knowlege, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of secretarial functions. Medical terminology. Clerical Receptionist and Computer knowledge are considered desirable and a plus.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English