Description
Job Title: HIM Administrative Assistant
Location: Monticello, Illinois
Department: HIM
Position Type: Full-time
Hours per week: 40
Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am – 4:30pm
Holiday Requirement: none
On Call: none
Hourly Rate: $16.38-20.48
*Compensation dependent on experience
# of Openings: 1
Job Summary:
Serves as the key person for the department in establishing a positive first impression and conveying Kirby mission of providing the best possible patient experience. Performs a variety of complex tasks, including incoming department calls, greeting patients/visitors, and coordinate department communications and events, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and quality.
Assists with the requests for medical information by performing duties in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and state and federal laws.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Medical office experience preferred.
- Ability to work with patients, staff, and other clinic and hospital departments.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and ability to control demeanor in challenging situations.
Required Skills:
- Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and follow through to meet established deadlines with stringent guidelines.
- Ability to function under stress with many interruptions.
- Highly analytical with critical thinking skills.
- Must be self-motivated and strive for personal growth.
- Familiar with medical terminology.
- Ability to work flexible hours and possess the ability to accept change.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Teams, and multiple databases.
- Proficient with PDF software
Language Skills:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to control demeanor in challenging situations.
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
• 40 hours PTO effective date of hire
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
• Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
• Quality/Goal incentive annually
• Free Wellness Program
Kirby Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work with patients, staff, and clinic and hospital departments
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to control demeanor in challenging situations
- Strong attention to detail, multitasking, follow-through, and deadline management
- Ability to function under stress with frequent interruptions
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Self-motivation and commitment to personal growth
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to change
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Proficiency with PDF software
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Medical office experience
What We Do
Kirby Medical Center is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital system headquartered in Monticello, Illinois. Serving Piatt County and surrounding areas since 1941, it provides comprehensive services including acute and inpatient care, emergency services, advanced imaging, surgical services, rehabilitation and therapy, outpatient primary care clinics, a retail pharmacy (KirbyRx), and behavioral health programs.
