Administrative Assistant [Must have EPIC]

Administrative Assistant - Winchester, MAAdministrative Assistant Winchester, MA 3-6 Months Admin Assistant - 8hr DAYS M-F 7:30am-4pm. According to established policies and procedures, provides general secretarial and clerical support for Hospital Departments. Schedules patient appointments and processes billing of patient charges. Supports the department in various clerical functions.PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:Exemplifies Winchester Hospital's values and Service Excellence standards. Commits to making every encounter with our patients, patients' family, co-workers, physicians and other customers the best that it can beComplies with all Winchester Hospital policies and the Code of Business Conduct.

Takes responsibility for own safety as well as the safety of patients, patients' family, co-workers, physicians and other customersTypes support data (phone lists, lab test works sheets etc.) for the department. Organizes work load to comply with deadlines and priorities established by superiorsRegisters patients, prepares charts if necessary and reviews basic personal information with patientSchedules patient appointments and Hospital admissions according to established procedures. Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedures by working in cooperation with physicians, patients and other Hospital departmental personnelPrepares notices for department. Prepares mailings for distributionMaintains and updates patient and correspondence files, general and subject files, committee files and a small library of journals and relevant reprintsReceives and screens visitors and telephone calls, and notifies appropriate personnel or records messages. Responds to general inquiries by relating or referring to established policies and proceduresOrders supplies, sorts and distributes mail if necessary.

Faxes and distributes incoming faxes to appropriate personParticipates in the following: a. Mandatory training requirements as per hospital/unit policies b. Continuing education/inservices to enhance knowledge c. Staff meetings d. Performance improvement initiatives e.

Orientation of new staff, students and/or volunteersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:High School Diploma with knowledge of computers and basic office practiceRequires excellent customer skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks at the same time. PREFERRED APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE 1. EPIC