
Administrative Assistant
- El Paso, TX
- Contract
- Full-time
- Draft and type various documents like memos, meeting minutes, and reports.
- Maintain office files, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Keep all records and information confidential.
- Arrange and schedule meetings, and prepare reports if needed.
- Screen visitors and phone calls, directing them to the right staff.
- Manage the HSA/AHSA calendar and appointments.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Process information requests according to privacy regulations.
- Keep records and use electronic health records efficiently.
- Assist with Medical Records Technician duties when possible.
- Complete required training.
- Participate in improving office protocols.
- Maintain patient and record confidentiality.
- Follow IHSC safety and quality programs.
- Attend staff meetings and follow IHSC policies and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Associates Degree preferred; High School Diploma minimally acceptable.
- Minimum of one year of direct experience with high proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Minimum of one-year experience as an Administrative Assistant in a healthcare setting, handling electronic medical/health records and scheduling medical appointments.
- Heartsaver® CPR AED certification through the American Heart Association® with hands-on training.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Proficient communication skills in English (verbal and written).
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment, utilizing telephonic interpreter/translation services if necessary.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly with a basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training, and communications.
- Flexibility to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
- Knowledge of basic office equipment/technology usage and troubleshooting.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Knowledge of regulations regarding confidentiality of patient medical records and PII.
- The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.
- The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.
- Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency.