Surgery Administrative Assistant

Overview

San Juan Health is looking for a responsible administrative assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks specific to our surgery department. The primary responsibility of this position is obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies for planned procedures so prior insurance and medical terminology experience is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

The applicant must have a high school diploma and be efficient in all forms of communication and be very detail-oriented. The applicant will also be expected to perform a wide range of other office duties and should be organized and have a working knowledge of basic office management and office equipment. In addition, the applicant will maintain confidences as required by healthcare and HIPAA law.

Benefits

This is a full-time position.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. San Juan Health offers its full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package intended to provide financial protection against catastrophic illness and injury, as well as opportunities to accumulate assets for retirement. For retirement benefits, San Juan Health currently contributes an amount equal to 10% of your gross wages into a traditional 401A retirement account. Employees can also contribute to a 457 account if they choose. San Juan Health also provides seven paid holidays annually, and employees accumulate paid time off (PTO) as they work.

For more information about this position, please contact Melissa Slade, Human Resources Specialist, at 435.587.1114 or by email or Suzanne Morrison, Surgery Manager, at 435.587.1185 or by email.

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