Administrative Partner - Day Shift - 7th Floor/Pediatrics - 80 hours Bi-Weekly
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network, ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and honored five times with the Magnet(tm) distinction for nursing excellence. Several of its hospitals, including Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono, received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. LVHN is the region’s largest employer with nearly 20,000 health care professionals, driven by a mission to heal, comfort, and care. It is certified as a Great Place to Work® and values Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. An Administrative Partner within a Unit functional Area coordinates the activities of nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors through communication, requisitioning, and management of supplies and equipment. This role also performs general receptionist and clerical duties to ensure the efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Computer Skills
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
Nice To Haves
- Previous clerical experience
- Experience in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Responsibilities
- Answers telephone following hospital standard for telephone etiquette and directs calls to the appropriate party.
- Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with Hospital Staff and patients.
- Demonstrates ability to use the computer systems and all applicable software programs.
- Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs for hospital and functional area.
- Responsible for the inventory of the functional area.
- Ensures that supplies are stored in a manner that is neat, tidy, and meets regulatory standards.
- Reorders and restocks as necessary.
- Also ensure usage dates and replaces any outdated supplies.
- Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner.
- Participates in Performance Improvement Activities as assigned by the Pl Representatives.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisors, nurse managers, co-workers and physicians regarding patient needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
