Administrative Assistant (Radiation Oncology)

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Job description

Administrative Assistant (Radiation Oncology)

Requisition #: 414926
Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016
Category: Clerical and Administrative Support
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Week: Full Time
Weekend Work Required: No
Date Posted: Sept. 30, 2021

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Insures the efficient and safe day-to-day operation of the Front Desk area and performs Secretarial duties as required for the Cancer Center. Performs a variety of skilled and complex clerical functions using a computer and the Hospital Information System. Greets physicians, patient/family members and directs them to the appropriate area. Receives telephone calls, refers caller to the appropriate department or staff member. Obtains outside medical information appropriate for the patient's procedure/visit. Schedules patients for various procedures. Processes patient information and registers in the hospital system. Ability to interpret physician/patient inquiries and take action to satisfy request. Deals with confidential information in accordance with hospital policy and HIPAA guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school level of education, PC experience required.

Previous experience working in a health care setting to include medical terminology and familiarity with Imaging Services and Radiation Oncology Departments preferred, or any combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.

Sibley Memorial Hospital provides a smoke-free workplace.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.