Clerical Assistant - Per Diem
About The Position
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, has served the Smithtown area for over 50 years. The campus includes a 296-bed hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation center, and a 60,000 sq ft medical office building. The hospital is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare with compassion, focusing on a supportive environment for healthcare professionals to develop their expertise. Their mission is to create a healing and compassionate environment, care for those in need, and foster mutual respect while upholding their religious mission. They work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year previous experience in a doctor's office or health care facility
- Must be computer literate and proficient in word processing.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Meeting, greeting, and orienting patients to floor
- Answering questions from patients and/or family members or redirects to appropriate care team member for response
- Transcribes orders; prepares pt. chart on admission; ensures that chart is maintained appropriately; dismantles chart upon discharge; prepares diet & census sheets; rewrites medex' once a week; prepares venipuncture list; assists in coordinating and compiling statistics as needed
- Performs patient and specimen transport duties
- Assists the care team with the discharge process
- Answers telephones in a professional manner; distributes mail
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
