MEDICAL STAFF ASSISTANT/MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE/FULL TIME/MON-FRI,/8A-4:30P

Education Required: High School completion / GED 

Position specific testing requirement: Typing – 65 wpm

Experience  Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Preferred experience: Medical Terminology

Knowledge/Skills:

Formal training in secretarial skills such as composition, spelling, punctuation, technical writing, shorthand, machine transcription, and computer knowledge (Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook, Lotus Notes, etc.).

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with a high degree of professionalism, tact, and good judgement to avoid misunderstandings that could adversely affect outcomes is essential.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to organize priorities and complete work assignments with multiple interruptions.

Ability to compose memorandums and letters.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate (written and verbal), understand and interact with others.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 90% of work time when composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing work priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Is cognitive of patient age-related issues and applies appropriate principles.