Administrative Associate

Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY, is seeking an evening shift clerical professional to support patient care through admissions, discharge and transfer processes. You will assemble and maintain patient charts, communicate with patients and families, and help manage medical records.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, keyboard and PC experience, and prefers healthcare environment familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Keyboard experience required.
• PC experience preferred.
• Experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care delivery by providing clerical services.
• Performs clerical and technical activities in admission, discharge and transfer processes and medical records.
• Assembles and maintains patient charts; assists with follow-up communications as needed.
• Orders and maintains supplies and educational materials; interacts with patients and families.

Skills

High School

Keyboard

PC experience

Health care exp

Medical terminology

Heartsaver

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Keyboard

PC

Job description

City/State:Nyack, New YorkDepartment:Behavioral Health_3Bargaining Unit:NH- SEIU-1199Work Shift:EveningWork Days:MON-FRI, OCCASIONAL WEEKENDSScheduled Hours:3:30 PM-11:30 PM, EveningsScheduled Daily Hours:8 HOURSHours Per Pay Period:40Hourly Rate/Range:22.40-23.09For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.Job SummarySupports patient care delivery by providing clerical services. Performs a variety of clerical and technical supportive services related to the admission, discharge and transfer process as well as maintains the medical record function and facilitation of patient care delivery.Essential FunctionsJOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. * 1. Performs designated clerical and technical activities supportive of the admission process, medical record management and facilitation of patient care. 2. Assembles patient’s charts and maintains them. 3. Effectively interacts with patients, families and members. Review and copy charts for all outpatients on a daily basis. Corresponds with patients as needed via telephone/letter regarding necessary prescribed follow up 4. Order and maintain supplies and patient educational materials.Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs. 3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action. 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary.PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. 2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge. 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4. Participates in annual competency assessment.BUDGET: 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. 2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment.PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospitalHospital-Wide Standards A. Organizational Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including: WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.” • Place team success above individual recognition. • Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace. • Offer assistance generously without hesitation. EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.” • See projects through to ensure completion. • Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees. • Follow up to ensure a resolution. COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.” • Answer the phone within three rings if possible and identify myself, my department, and ask, “How may I help you”? • Use effective verbal and written communication to patients, families, visitors, using the principles of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) • Use positive communication in my tone of voice, body language, and choice of words. • Respond to e-mails in a courteous manner, with-in twenty-four hours. APPEARANCE “I will dress in a manner that reflects a professional and positive image of the hospital at all times” Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance which adheres to the hospital dress code policy. Promote and adhere to Montefiore Nyack Hospital's guidelines regarding a safe and clean work environment for employees, patients, families and visitors. RESPONSIVENESS “I will demonstrate the ability to provide timely feedback and communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers.” • Respond to patient call lights and ask if I can assist. (No Pass Zone). • Respond empathetically. • Apologize for delays and concerns. EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE “I will strive to ‘do my best everyday’ in exceeding customer expectations.” • Anticipate and address my patients’, families and visitors needs. • Avoid negativity and exhibit a “can-do” attitude. • “Manage up” fellow employees, physicians, departments, and the organization, to increase patient confidence both internally and in the community. • Exit elevators to accommodate our patients’ first. • Acknowledge people in the hallway by smiling and making eye contact. • Help lost guests and new employees by escorting them to their destination.QualificationsHigh School Required orGED RequiredKeyboard experience requiredPC experience preferredExperience and knowledge related to Health Care environment preferredKnowledge of medical terminology preferredAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver preferred, Skill validation on unit PreferredMontefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.