• Chmc - Secretary

    Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (Ogdensburg, NY)


    CHMC –Mental Health Services Secretary – Full Time-Day Shift – Requisition 8466

     

    Pay Range: $19.07- $24.31*

    Job Overview:

    A Confidential Secretary in the Mental Health departments performs diversified secretarial and clinical duties in conjunction with general office work in facilitating the ongoing operations of both the Adult and Children’s Mental Health Units. The Confidential Secretary is responsible for Office of Mental Health’s legal paperwork and correspondence. They are responsible for answering and directing phone calls, breaking down patient charts, keeping up on audit documentation and logs. The Confidential Secretary is responsible for organizing meeting invitations as assigned by Director, taking meeting minutes, and maintaining documentation of each. Other duties include but not limited to ordering office supplies, entering physician charges, updating monthly stats, sending discharge referral packets, and notifying the Directors of any changes.

    REPORTS TO:

    Adult Mental Health Director

     

    Children Mental Health Director

    EDUCATION:

    Required:

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    Preferred:

    + Associates Degree in Business

    TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

    Required:

    + Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

    + Knowledge of medical terminology

    + Proficient accounting skills

    + Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information

    + Maintaining quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory agencies

    + Ability to implement and support procedures and programs pertaining to patient security

    + Exhibit proficient communication skills and ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a variety of personalities

    + Ability to sustain attention to detail and accuracy as it pertains to the documentation of information

    Preferred:

    Knowledge of Mental Hygiene law

    *The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.