Administrative Assistant Emergency/Icu Department

Administrative Assistant

Emergency Department and ICU

1st shift

24 Hours

Benefits!

Job Summary of Administrative Assistant:

Performs and provides a variety of administrative and clerical support services for the Nurse Director of the Emergency / ICU Department, as well as other staff in the department. Manages information flow by serving as the focal point for all department communication. Plans, establishes and maintains office clerical procedures, payroll, record keeping and filing systems as required to facilitate the efficient management of the department.

Essential Responsibilities of Administrative Assistant:

• Performs a variety of office procedures, i.e., data input, typing, filing, and record keeping accurately and efficiently.

• Manages the smooth functioning of the Director's office, schedule, processing of forms such as evaluations and equipment needs, and research of issues as delegated by the Director.

• Operates mainframe computer, personal computer, printer, and transcribing equipment efficiently.

• Performs delegated tasks to maintain the ED policy and procedure manuals.

• Processes all time cards for ED / ICU staff. Assists the Medical Director as needed.

• Effectively manages PC database systems.

• Performs detailed project work requiring analytical, mathematical, and creative skills.

• Schedules meetings with a variety of personnel at the Director's request.

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office required.

• Advanced preparation in secretarial/business courses preferred.

• Medical terminology preferred.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years secretarial experience required.

• Secretarial experience as a secretary in a health care system preferred.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a smoke free campus