Job Description

At Legacy Health, our mission is to make life better for others - and every member of our team, from clinical staff to clerical professionals, plays a vital role in fulfilling that mission. If you believe your strong clerical and communication skills can support compassionate, high-quality care, you may be an excellent fit for our Office Assistant position.

OA float position for all Legacy OP Rehab. sites(Emanuel, Good Sam, Meridian Park, Mt Hood, Salmon Creek). Strong customer service skills required for patient scheduling & insurance authorizations. Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex and diverse clerical and office support requiring advanced administrative skills and knowledge.

• Perform duties that vary depending on the working environment (clinical vs. non-clinical).

• Responsibilities may include typing, transcription, file management, scheduling procedures and meetings, physician billing, ordering supplies, and operating office equipment.

• Work independently, using judgment and problem-solving skills with limited supervision.

• Assist with orientation and training of new personnel.

• Register patients in the absence of, or as backup to, Admitting staff.

• Serve as a resource for employees regarding staffing and payroll issues.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three years in an administrative support role requiring judgment and performance of a wide range of secretarial and/or administrative functions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Hospital or healthcare experience preferred.

Skills:

• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Budget skills and the ability to organize and work independently.
• May require ability to transcribe reports, forms, and correspondence, including the use of technical and medical terminology, from longhand or dictation.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.
• Ability to edit documents for grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to withstand varying job pressures and effectively prioritize related tasks. Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills that promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to work with credibility and effectiveness with medical and administrative staff. Knowledge of payroll and personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• May require demonstrated sixty words per minute keyboarding skill.

Pay Range

USD $24.60 - USD $35.17 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you