Essential Functions as the tasks and daily activities an Administrative Assistant working for a medical office will be responsible for

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You have written the following Essential Functions as the tasks and daily activities an Administrative Assistant working for a medical office will be responsible for. Recall that Essential Functions are those that are the fundamental duties of the position. As discussed in chapter 3, essential functions are performed routinely and frequently in a job. Study the essential functions in the list immediately below and write  listing of the qualifications (job specifications) you will use to determine if job applicants have met what the minimum criteria for this job. This information will then help the hiring manager determine if job applicants are qualified to perform the job. Make your listing in a bulleted list like you see the Essential Functions listed in. You are writing the list of criteria you will use to screen job applicants for this Administrative Assistant opening.

 

 

 Essential Functions:

  • Anticipates departmental needs by gathering records, reports, correspondence or other specific information.
  • Handles confidential matters concerning practice policies and procedures.
  • Arranges appointments, meetings and conferences. Contract the appropriate persons to attend.
  • Attends meetings or conferences as assigned and reports on major points, action resolved or to be taken.
  • Composes correspondence and disseminates to appropriate individuals. Answers phones in professional manner.
  • Prepares various documents and handles confidential matters in accordance with practice rules and procedures.
  • Helps to compile financial, statistical data and reports as assigned.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality.

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