Administrative Assistant - Outpatient Therapy

Administrative Assistant - OP Therapy

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days (8am-4:30pm)

Your experience matters  

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Administrative Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team  

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.  

How you'll contribute  

An Administrative Assistant who excels in this role: 

• Assumes primary responsibility for answering phones/returning calls, responding to general office inquiries, preparing/organizing charts, registering patients, and scheduling/confirming appointments.
• Acts as liaison between therapy services, other departments, employees, medical staff and outside agencies, including managing communication, facilitating meetings and appointments, managing email announcements, and assisting with software.
• Responsible for arranging, facilitating and taking and maintaining minutes for various department meetings, including sending notices to therapists, compiling Agenda items for distribution, and preparing power point presentations.
• Assists the Program Director in routine daily duties as needed, including screening calls, managing and creating correspondence, and maintaining calendars.
• Performs routine secretarial duties, including ordering supplies and updating department software.  

Why join us  

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. 

What we're looking for  
Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include: 

• Three years previous clerical experience 
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic Excel spreadsheet experience or ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge of insurance authorization procedures, preferred.
• Medical office experience, preferred.

More about Wilson Medical Center 

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer services including cancer care, cardiac care, orthopedics, imaging, surgical services and many more. 

EEOC Statement 

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." 
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
 

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.