Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is hiring: Senior Depart

Senior Department Secretary - Environmental Services Join to apply for the Senior Department Secretary - Environmental Services role at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System 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. Overview 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? Responsibilities Provide senior level support and coordination to ensure smooth operation of clerical functions of assigned program(s) or sites. May oversee large projects, including billing functions and word processing. Maintain and order supplies. Works without direct supervision. Make appointments; screen visitors and telephone calls; read and route incoming mail; locate and attach appropriate file or record to correspondence to be answered to by department head; and compose and route routine correspondence, files and records. Attend staff meetings and record minutes. Order supplies as requested. Anticipate department needs and orders accordingly. Maintain office machinery, calling for repairs when necessary. Supports departmental staff. Must be able to maintain Directors calendar and appointment schedules. Maintains and completes all required departmental documents and forms necessary in a timely manner. Maintain files in accordance with department procedure. Answer telephone calls in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Screen all calls. Route calls appropriately. Take messages accurately and relay messages promptly. Perform word processing tasks as assigned, including large and, at times, confidential documents. Create and modify forms as requested. Support customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborate with other caregivers/staff, within and outside the department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service. Maintain standards of confidentiality. Participate in unit compliance as related to established standards. Other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) Five years previous experience in clerical and/or reception duties is preferred. Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $17.75 - $28.33/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity 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. Job Type Full-time Seniority level Mid-Senior level Industries Wellness and Fitness Services Hospitals and Health Care Medical Practices #J-18808-Ljbffr