Administrative Partner

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Hazleton, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Administrative Partner services 2 functional areas: Hospital and Dietary. An Administrative Partner within the Hospital Unit functional area coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, and other hospital departments and visitors through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment. He/she performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. An Administrative Partner within the Dietary Functional Area is responsible for all aspects of financial reporting for cash operations at Food & Nutrition retail operations as well as the "back office" POS system, including the maintenance of product (PLU) database & menu grids. Responsible for all aspects of cash handling, reconciliation, deposits, safe funds & change bank. Also responsible for general office work and covering breaks for cashiers as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
experience in an office environment for the dietary functional area
Knowledge of MS office products such as MS Word and Excel
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year previous clerical experience
Hospital office experience
Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred

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Also ensure usage dates and replaces any outdated supplies.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.