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Charter Care Health Partners Secretary, Registration (SW) in North Providence, Rhode Island
Summary: Greets patients upon arrival in the department. Insures pre-authorization of visit prior to treatment. Registers patients into the hospital’s ADMI system. Assembles medical records/retrieves medical records for patient visits. Answers phones as needed. Participates in performance improvement activities within department and hospital.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: One year experience in office/hospital setting preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Skills in organization and priority setting.
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with office peers/other departments.
Ability to respond to incoming calls, transcribe detailed and accurate messages.
Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers.
Ability to work independently and identify tasks that need to be completed.
Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements : Lifting up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as files, books, etc. Involves frequent standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching. Good visual and auditory acuity as well as good manual dexterity required.