Job Summary
The Patient Clerical Assistant's primary responsibility is to support patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, and providing customer service. This involves working independently, acting as a communications liaison for patients, visitors, and all service departments involved in the care of the patient, as well as processing all requests/orders for patient care by fax, phone, computer, intercom, and imprinters. Also includes filing, chart assembly and maintenance, maintaining patient records, and extensive verbal communication.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic administrative skills such as receptionist abilities including phone, keyboarding, filing, and fax machine skills; knowledge of medical terminology; and interpersonal skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
High school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience within a medical setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply 07/23/2026
Our University Community
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