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Job Title Position at Sharon Hospital Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates.
Job Summary: Responsible for performing various administrative, secretarial and clerical duties. Understands and follows the organization's policies, procedures and standards. Is an independent worker, meeting the day-to-day needs of the director and the department. Participates in the department's and organization's performance improvement activities.
Duties: Greets visitors, directs visitors appropriately; maintains the communication flow of the office. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized during stressful situations. Answers the telephone in a professional manner; screens calls, takes messages, directs calls appropriately. Sorts, logs and distributes all incoming mail; identifies mail that needs immediate attention. Maintains an organized, efficient filing system. Debrides files according to established department and hospital guidelines. Records, prepares and distributes meeting minutes. Orders supplies and printing weekly. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. Interacts professionally with all visitors, within the department/office and with other departments. Transcribes from dictated or written material minutes, memoranda, policies, procedures and reports. Accepts other duties as assigned.
Regulatory Requirements:
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Previous knowledge of medical terminology required (great role for a care technician looking to step away from direct patient care)
  • Must be able to use office software's such as Microsoft, Word, ExcelMust be an organized multi tasker with strong written and verbal skills
Position Summary
Location: Sharon Hospital
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 8 hr shifts
Work Schedule: Eve 8Work Shift: variable - weekends and holidays as needed
Department: Emergency DepartmentEOE, including disability/vets.
Working Conditions:
  • Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
  • Occupational: Some occupational risk
  • Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
  • Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 971
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: NoSalary Range: $17.00 - $31.36 Hourly

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$17.00 - $31.36 Hourly

Experience level

Mid

Location

Sharon, CT

Occupation

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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