Senior Secretary

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

 The Senior Secretary is responsible for a variety of clerical and administrative tasks in support of the day-to-day operation of the Pathology department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be attentive and empathetic to patient's needs and concerns. The candidate will be skilled in navigating the electronic health record to identify the completion of critical clinical chart elements to help ensure efficient patient flow. The ideal candidate will have strong time-management skills and foster a sense of responsibility for completing daily work assigned. The Senior Secretary will need to be flexible to adjust work responsibilities according to the department's changing priorities throughout the day.

Responsibilities:

• Provides a variety of clerical and administrative tasks in support of the day-to-day operation of the Pathology department. These duties include professionally and promptly handling slide consultations, supporting FNA teams, filing and distributing slides, interacting with outside institutions and patients to process their requests and to address their concerns, and supporting the faculty members.

• Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 3+ years Education Specialization:
• Associate of Arts or Science
• And 0-1 years Prior experience navigating EPIC. Computer coursework and medical terminology preferred. Education Specialization:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.