Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding)

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,608 - 39,855; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking an Office Assistant for various clerical duties including data-basing, e-filing, and managing incoming forms.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills and will be responsible for handling phone communications and supporting office functions. This position operates on a contingent permanent status with a salary of $36,232.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data-basing and e-filing tasks.
• Managing incoming forms and outgoing releases of information.
• Providing support as a front window receptionist.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary:

Duties include but are not limited to: Data-basing, e-filing, managing incoming forms and outgoing releases of information. This individual will also provide support to the office functioning as a front window receptionist, handling telephone communication, and performing miscellaneous general clerical tasks (e.g. creating new medical charts, filing, processing and delivering departmental mail, chart preparation and labeling, , answering phones, and other duties as assigned). Must demonstrate excellent communication, customer service, interpersonal skills as well as ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely & accurate manner. Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word and familiarity of medical terminology preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

The NYS Department of Civil Service has developed the NY HELPS program. During this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Office Assistant 1, SG006 title.

For consideration for this title, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

There are no education or experience requirements.

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 40 hour work week. Day shift.

Message to Applicants:

Position Status: Contingent Permanent

Salary: $36,232

Recruitment Office:

Human Resources