Secretary job - Inland Hospital - Waterville, ME

JOB SUMMARY:
Assist with department support to include, but not limited to payroll, department QI statistics, patient charges

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERED EDUCATION:
Business school and/or courses preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Five years office experience in a health care setting.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• The ability to word process a minimum of 35 words per minute


• Prior experience working with Microsoft Office Professional and database management skills


• The ability to work effectively with technical and medical staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual acuity, color vision, tactile sensation, manual dexterity and motor coordination are necessary to operate equipment.


• Hearing acuity and the ability to speak and understand English are required to communicate with patients, families, co-workers and other health care professionals.


• Spelling skills and the ability to read and write English is required to prepare and read various forms of written data.


• Significant bending and crouching. Must possess the degree of total body strength and flexibility to move supplies and equipment. Must be able to bend to reach objects on the floor and to reach objects overhead to a height of 6.5 feet. A stepstool may be used if necessary.


• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean, well-lighted office environment, working closely with others


• Up to 50% of the workday is spent using a video display terminal.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.