Brown University · 2 months ago
SAH Administrative Assistant II
Saint Annes Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.73/hr - $28.82/hr
0+ years expBrown University Health is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and support. The Administrative Assistant II performs various secretarial and clerical tasks related to patient/client support, including data entry and record maintenance under the supervision of the program manager.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Identifies new cancer cases by referencing sources of information including daily physician dictation, daily registration review and weekly inpatient discharge sheets
Supports the abstracting procedures by performing case finding
Updates the cancer registry electronic suspense file by creating abstracts with basic demographic information
Researches and gathers treatment information for the CTRs and maintains follow-up on the required percentage designated by the Commission on Cancer (CoC)
Performs annual follow-up on all living patients to determine disease status, to code recurrence information and to record subsequent treatment
Researches multiple media sources for death information including the Social Security Death Index
Processes newspaper obituaries and weekly electronic death notice lists from local town clerks
Maintains the privacy and security of patient health information (PHI), adhering to federal and state laws and regulations and facility policies
Researches the monthly control list for follow-up information
Communicates effectively with physician offices and local hospital cancer registries for treatment and follow-up information
Distributes follow-up request letters
Responds to outside requests for treatment information while adhering to HIPAA standards
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Six months' previous experience; with familiarity and medical terminology preferred
Strong data entry experience
Ability to work independently and use good judgement regarding confidentiality
Great communication and organizational skills
Proficient in navigating the internet
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, pathology and oncology
Microsoft Office, familiarity with Metriq, Meditech preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Medical Assistant, allied health, or similar certification preferred
Company
Brown University
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
1001-5000 employees
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2024 (84)
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2022 (73)
2021 (56)
2020 (40)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$860.76MKey Investors
RI Life Science HubNASADepartment of Energy & Environment
2025-07-28Debt Financing· $500M
2025-04-11Debt Financing· $300M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Sylvia R. Carey-Butler
VP for institutional equity and diversity
Diane Lipscombe
Professor of Neuroscience
Recent News
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