Clerical Assistant - White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY 10601
About the Job
White Plains Hospital Job Description
Title: Clerical Assistant Job Code: 400217
Department/Location: Surgical Navigation Center Reports to: Surgical Navigation Center (SNC) Manager
FLSA Status: Non- exempt
Position Summary
The Clerical Assistant supports the Surgical Navigation team under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse/Provider/Manager of SNC department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:Education &Experience Requirements
High School Diploma required
Successful completion of departmental
orientation
College or Business (Secretarial) School preferred
Minimum 3-5 years healthcare experience preferred
Core Competencies- Ability to speak, write, understand and communicate in English language
- Perform multiple duties in a high-volume area
- Efficiently balance visitors, phone callers, and secretarial duties
- Ability to deal professionally and efficiently with all internal and external customers
- Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without supervision
- Flexible, organized and able to set priorities
- Excellent telephone manners and good communication skills
- Exhibit courteous, cooperative and professional attitude at all times
- Retains composure under stress
- Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model to others
- Retains composure under stress
- May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
- Must be physically able to transport heavy objects more than 50lbs with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm – hand steadiness and hand –eye coordination skills; walk and stand for a minimum of three hours at a time. Must be physically able to meet all regulatory requirements with/without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to perform word processing/computer work and use of transcription equipment
- Constant use of hand coordination and finger dexterity.
- Ability to concentrate on fine detail for extended periods of time and with frequent distractions.
- Perform repetitive functions constantly.
- Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to follow through on assignments without supervision frequently.
- Ability to take initiative and be creative with workflow frequently.
- Ability to communicate effectively, create form documents and compose correspondence frequently.
- Ability to monitor flow of traffic (visitors, meetings, phone calls) and assess priorities constantly.
- Must have the ability to attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time frequently.
- Must be able to understand theories behind customer service and timely transports constantly.
- Must be able to detect objects close and far away.
Check appropriate box(s) below:
- Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
- Patients with exceptional communication needs
- Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
- Patients with developmental delays
- Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
- Patients at end of life
- Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
- Patients under isolation precautions
- Adult (18 – 64 years)
- Patients with cultural needs
- Geriatric (> 65 years)
â˜'All populations
- Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
- Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Salary Range: $39,923.72-$59,885.48 (Ranges based on Full Time Hours)
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