Support Specialist

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a regular full-time administrative support specialist to handle a variety of clerical tasks and assist leadership, staff, patients, and clients to keep the department running smoothly.

The role focuses on scheduling, filing, data generation, message responses, and project support, with emphasis on organization, professional communication, and teamwork to maintain an efficient, confidential work environment.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required; ability to perform clerical tasks.
• Able to carry out clerical duties with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, file, generate and present data, respond to messages, and support projects.
• Maintain organized documents and processes.
• Answer phone calls and route messages.
• Collaborate with leaders and staff to support efficient operations.
• Maintain a professional business atmosphere in assigned areas.

Skills

Clerical skills

Scheduling

Data entry

Phone communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.00 - $23.25

Position Highlights

Monday- Friday 7:00am-7:30pm and 10:00am-10:30pm; 12 hour shifts 48 hours 2 weeks Computer and call center like experience a plus!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for performing a variety of clerical tasks, providing support to leadership, staff, patients and/or clients to ensure efficient operation of the department.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for a variety of clerical tasks including but not limited to scheduling, filing, generating and/or presenting data, message response and project support.
• Ensure and maintain organization of documents, processes and other materials.
• Answer and address phone calls and other messages, routing appropriately if needed.
• Clear collaboration with leader and staff to support efficient operations.
• Support and maintain a professional business atmosphere within work areas assigned.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Associate's
• 1-3 years Office support or administrative work.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

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