Department Secretary

Job description

Position Summary:
The Department Secretary (DS) will perform clerical duties and assist in coordinating activities in the Physical Therapy Department. The DS will respond to patient request promptly, provide prompt and courteous response to needs and requests of patients, family and visitors and respond to questions politely with clear, accurate information. The DS will clean assigned work area and equipment, stock department with supplies and stock clean linen, and the will accurately maintains and files information as requested for accurate and up-to-date patient and departmental records/reports.
Qualifications
Education:
• High school diploma required.
• Associates Degree in related field preferred.

Experience:
• Two years’ prior experience working in an office environment required.
• Prior experience working in Healthcare environment preferred.

Special Skills:
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, department leadership, and other member of the patient care team from various departments required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills of Excellence, Compassion, Healing, Teamwork, Stewardship, Innovation and integrity strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.