• Administrative Assistant

    Nuvance HealthPoughkeepsie, NY 12604

    Job #2819228384

  • Description

    Summary

    Performs a wide variety of administrative and secretarial duties regularly requiring independent judgment and discretion. Interfaces successfully with all elements of the Nuvance Health's diverse constituency including patients, patients' families, employees and medical staff.

    Responsibilities

    1.Coordinates all activities involved in the accurate preparation of customary and confidential departmental correspondence to facilitate ongoing communications and efficient departmental/medical center operations.

    2.Screens and refers all incoming phone calls (from patients, visitors, physicians, board members, and employees) and department visitors to ensure that accurate and timely department communications are facilitated and that the department/medical center is presented in a positive manner.

    3.Maintains appropriate departmental records and establishes departmental filing systems to ensure the expeditious retrieval of information.

    4.Assumes responsibility for communications for supervisor's calendar to accurately reflect commitments.

    5.Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members and visitors.

    6.Performs other duties as assigned.

    7.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

    Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

    Other Information

    Required: High School graduate. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point. Works on multiple projects. Strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills. Requires 5 years experience providing administrative support. Associate's Degree preferred.

    Working Conditions

    Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

    Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

    Company: Health Quest Systems Inc

    Org Unit: 1679

    Department: Nursing Education

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $20.86 - $38.73 Hourly

    We are an equal opportunity employer

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at ~~~ (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.