Hospital Support Assistant (Student)
About The Position
The Hospital Support Assistant provides administrative, operational, facility, and organizational support to help maintain a clean, safe, efficient, and professional hospital environment. This position is designed to provide the student with meaningful workplace experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of Madison Veterinary Specialists. Responsibilities are primarily non-clinical and focus on administrative support, facility upkeep, organization, and special projects. This position does not involve direct patient care, animal handling, medical treatments, or duties prohibited under federal or Wisconsin child labor laws.
Requirements
- Meets minimum age requirements established by Wisconsin child labor laws.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Wearing approved MVS attire as directed by management.
- Wearing closed-toe, closed-heel shoes appropriate for a healthcare environment.
- Maintaining good personal hygiene and grooming.
- Wearing clothing that is clean, neat, and in good condition.
- Presenting a professional image when interacting with employees, clients, vendors, and visitors.
- Complying with all hospital dress code and safety requirements.
- Footwear and attire must be appropriate for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and perform light cleaning activities.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in healthcare, veterinary medicine, business, administration, or operations.
- Previous volunteer, school, extracurricular, or work experience demonstrating responsibility and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Scan, file, organize, and archive documents.
- Assist with document management and record organization.
- Prepare files for storage and shredding.
- Organize office supplies and administrative workspaces.
- Assemble packets, training materials, and meeting materials.
- Support administrative and operational projects as assigned.
- Organize storage areas, supply closets, and common workspaces.
- Assist with inventory counts and supply organization.
- Label, sort, and stock approved supplies and materials.
- Assist with meeting setup, employee events, and special projects.
- Support leadership and administrative teams with miscellaneous operational tasks.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout designated non-clinical areas of the hospital.
- Clean and organize employee break rooms, refrigerators, microwaves, and common areas.
- Restock approved supplies in administrative and staff areas.
- Wipe down non-clinical surfaces and furniture.
- Empty trash and recycling containers as assigned.
- Assist with special cleaning and organization projects.
- Support hospital housekeeping practices consistent with hospital, AAHA, OSHA, and safety standards under supervision.
- Water flowers and landscaping.
- Pull weeds and assist with light grounds maintenance.
- Maintain a clean and professional appearance of hospital grounds.
- Report facility concerns to leadership.
- Protect confidential client, patient, employee, and business information.
- Comply with all hospital confidentiality, privacy, and information security policies.
- Sign and adhere to all required confidentiality agreements.
- Report accidental disclosures or information security concerns immediately.
Benefits
- Starting Wage: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
