Assistant Administrative, Laboratory

Sutter Health•Castro Valley, CA

2d•$31 - $39

About The Position

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of an ancillary unit. Execute a variety of clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
1 year recent relevant experience
General knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.
Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Well-developed administrative, time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Exercise sound judgment.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
EKG skills Shift 3 (NOCs)
May assist with PPD injections when approved (S-Th NOCs)
May assist with venipuncture phlebotomy when approved (S-Th NOCs)