Administrative Assistant II - 6E- Christiana

Christiana Care Health Services•Newark, DE

39d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare's Nursing department in Newark, Delaware is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant II to perform organized clerical duties for a defined service within the Department of Nursing. This role involves expanded job responsibilities as directed by the Vice-President of Patient Care Services. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking, completing tasks within a prescribed timeline. Strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Four years’ experience providing administrative support to an administrator or manager
Knowledge of appropriate departmental and hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of clerical functions specific to the department.
Ability to prioritize workload independently, working within established procedures or protocols.
Ability to make decisions exercising independent judgement in all job-related activities.
Ability to collaborate constructively with all members of the health care team.
Ability to prioritize crisis calls, notifying appropriate manager immediately.
Ability to maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
Ability to locate, use, and maintain appropriate reference manuals.
Ability to operate departmental computer system and other equipment in an accurate and safe manner.
Ability to perform all appropriate psychomotor skills.
Ability to function with an awareness and application of safety policies identified within the MCD.
Ability to communicate effectively utilizing verbal and written skills.
Ability to type accurately at 60 wpm.

Responsibilities

Performs clerical proficiency in a variety of nursing-oriented secretarial duties.
Coordinates office activities, communicating messages as needed.
Demonstrates a sound knowledge base of appropriate departmental and hospital guidelines/policies.
Coordinates communication between all levels of the health care team effectively, using both written and verbal communication skills.
Operates department computer system and other equipment in an accurate and safe manner.
Maintains a positive demeanor of helpfulness, courtesy, and cooperation toward employees, physicians, other hospital personnel, other health care providers, and the general public.
Protects the confidential basis of employee or patient information at all times.
Attends staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.