Secretary/Office Assistant

White Plains Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital is seeking a Secretary/Office Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to departmental leaders. The ideal candidate will excel in managing schedules, prioritizing tasks, and communicating effectively with staff and visitors. This role suits individuals who thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring professional reception and office management.

Qualifications

• Previous office experience is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support including managing phone calls and visitor flow.
• Responsible for maintaining office inventory and equipment.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings and prepares meeting materials.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Position Summary

The Secretary/Office Assistant will provide administrative support to the respective department including but not limited to answering and directing phone calls, greeting and managing visitor flow, calendar management, managing information flow; researching information, responding to correspondence. The position is also responsible for maintaining the office environment including supply inventory and office equipment.

Title

White Plains Hospital Job Description

Secretary/Office Assistant

Job Code

800505

Department/Location:

Department Specific

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

Reports To

Department Manager

Position Summary

The Secretary/Office Assistant will provide administrative support to the respective department including but not limited to answering and directing phone calls, greeting and managing visitor flow, calendar management, managing information flow; researching information, responding to correspondence. The position is also responsible for maintaining the office environment including supply inventory and office equipment.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Includes The Following

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Provides reception desk coverage.
• Establishes and maintains efficient visitor flow process
• Manages the calendar(s) of the department leaders as assigned. .
• Manages the reception area to ensure effective telephone and mail communications both internally and externally to maintain professional image.
• Responsible for coordination and scheduling of meetings and events as needed.
• Prepares meeting materials (e.g. agendas, PowerPoint presentations, audiovisual equipment etc.)
• Responsible to maintain office supply inventory and all office equipment within the department.
• Manages opening & closing of the office.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma required. College Degree preferred.
• Prior office experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Exercises time management and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time
• Ability to use good judgment and has sound decision making skills
• Team player and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done ï‚
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion at all times
  
  

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• The position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines located at multiple locations within the building.
• Ability to move equipment & or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to constantly greet and direct staff, visitors and callers.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the office frequently.
  
  

Primary Population Served

Check Appropriate Box(s) Below

â˜Neonatal (birth – 28 days)

â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs

â˜Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

â˜Patients with developmental delays

â˜Pediatric (1 – 12 years)

â˜Patients at end of life

â˜Adolescent (13 – 17 years)

â˜Patients under isolation precautions

â˜Adult (18 – 64 years)

â˜Patients with cultural needs

â˜Geriatric (> 65 years)

â˜All populations

â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

☒ Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range: $46,098.98-$69,148.76

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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