Administrative Assistant - Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education - PRN

Under the supervision of the Medical Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant performs duties as assigned that include receptionist, secretarial and operational duties for Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education, while serving as the liaison between the patient, other staff and the physician.

• High school education or equivalent required
• One year general office support experience required
• Requires a basic understanding of general office routines and procedures with the ability to file accurately
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; proficient with computers to include keyboarding, basic navigation and use of email (Outlook)
• Ability to work with multi-line phone and computer systems accurately and efficiently
• Effective customer service and relationship building skills with patients, visitors and staff; ability to respect dignity of all patients and follow HIPAA rules without breaches in confidentiality
• Ability to transcribe documents
• Proficient listening, verbal and written communication skills

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.