Administrative Assistant

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?

Summary of Accountabilities:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the administration of direct and indirect patient care activities and Audiology Service delivery within and across UPHS Audiology sites. It requires projecting a positive professional image of UPHS and Audiology through stellar communication and customer service skills. Strong organization and time management skills and high level multi-tasking is required. This position requires significant patient/customer interaction both face-to-face and by telephone with problem solving. It also requires the ability to accurately receive and transmit numeric data frequently via computer and by telephone as well as accuracy with numeric data entry.

Responsibilities of the position involve administrative and direct/indirect patient care activities.

Hours of work may be adjusted and overtime may be required to meet the operational needs of the department

The position may require routine or occasional UPHS Audiology satellite coverage to meet the operational needs of the department

Specific tasks and assignments of the position may change according to the operational needs of the department.

 

Education:

 

H.S Diploma AND 3+ years of experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate with internal and external constituents

OTHER: Ability to follow oral and written instructions

TECHNOLOGY: Ability to use Microsoft Word

TECHNOLOGY: Ability to use Microsoft Outlook

TECHNOLOGY: Ability to use Microsoft Excel

TECHNOLOGY: Ability to use Microsoft Power Point

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.