Secretary, Sterile Processing, Northside Hospital Cherokee

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Performs a variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical duties which support management personnel in the overall operation of a department or service area.  Assignments are characterized by a high degree of knowledge and application of department policies, procedures and operation.  Incumbent is expected to interpret and execute the duties and responsibilities of the job working closely with the Interpretation Services, Supervisor and Patient Relations Manager. Position is characterized by the ability to prioritize and organize multiple assignments.

• One (1) year clerical/secretarial/customer service experience OR experience may be offset by an Associates or Bachelors degree.
• Typing requirements vary by department, see requisition for requirements.
• Level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) varies by department, see requisition for requirements.

PREFERRED

• Post high school education.
• Prior health care experience.
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in accounting or business.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounts payable or purchasing.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently
• Successful completion of course in Medical Terminology (depending on amount of medical transcription required for assigned area).
• Bilingual – Spanish/English.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.