Clinic Administrative Assistant

Job Opportunity at Fresenius Kidney Care

Come join our team at our Key West, FL Clinic and help make a difference in our patients' lives. This is an onsite, full time position with full benefits, tuition reimbursement, internal growth, PTO, matching 401k, employee discounts with full training provided.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope :

Performing general office duties incorporating a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties in a clinical environment. Be the "face" of one of our outpatient or hospital facilities-and use your administrative skills to impact the lives of our patients and their families. As a secretary / receptionist at Fresenius Kidney Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, providing administrative support to maintain clinic operations and provide the best customer care for patients living with kidney disease.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Under general supervision, follows established company policies and procedures and applies acquired job skills to :

Patient Engagement and Front Desk :

• Responsibilities may include the following based on location and business need :
• Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person
• Professionally greet all patients and guests.
• Maintain a professional environment at all times. Monitors the reception and waiting areas.
• Distributing incoming mail.
• Obtain necessary signatures to ensure the efficient processing of admissions data in accordance with FME policies and procedures.
• Ensure all aspects of patient confidentiality are maintained at all times

Scheduling and Registration :

Administrative and Additional Responsibilities :

Skills :

Physical Demands and Working Conditions :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and possible interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. The work environment may be characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases / materials.

Supervision : None

Education :

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience and Required Skills :

Minimum 6 months relevant experience without a degree.

1-2 years related experience preferred.

Experience working knowledge of computers with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Good verbal communication skills.

Pleasant telephone manner.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with EO / AA Employer : Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity