Department Assistant - Emergency Department - Danbury, CT

Department Assistant

• Emergency Department
• Danbury, CT Northwell Health
• 3.7 Danbury, CT Job Details Full-time $17.00
• $31.

36 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Meeting minutes Record keeping Document review (document control) Phone communication Greeting customers Content editing Financial management report preparation Medical administrative support Calendar management Performance Improvement (PI) Order placement Clerical experience Entry level File organization Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance. We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Title:

Department Assistant

• Emergency Department
• Danbury, CT
• Monday
• Friday, 8:30am
• 5:00pm

Summary:

Responsible for performing various administrative, secretarial and clerical duties. Understands and follows the organization's policies, procedures and standards. Is an independent worker, meeting the day-to-day needs of the administrative team. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Greets visitors, directs visitors appropriately; maintains the communication flow of the office. 2. Prepares reports, memos, correspondence, meeting minutes, special projects, etc., for the Administrative team as requested. 3. Reviews and edits all written materials. 4. Maintains the Administrative team appointment calendars. 5. Answers the telephone in a professional manner; screens calls, takes messages, directs calls appropriately. 6. Sorts, logs and distributes all incoming mail; identifies mail that needs immediate attention. 7. Prepares financial reports; department activities, travel, business expenses, etc. 8. Maintains an organized, efficient digital filing system for easy retrieval. 9. Records, prepares and distributes meeting minutes as requested. 10. Orders supplies and printing weekly. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. 11. Interacts professionally with all visitors, within the department/office and with other departments. 12. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized during stressful situations. 13. Provides administrative support by tracking, updating, and entering provider licensure certifications and other compliance-related information. 14. Assists administrative team in maintaining Provider Time Off information in structured spreadsheets to ensure accurate recordkeeping. 15. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. 16. Accepts and completes other duties as assigned. 17. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values. 18. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance

Education:

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Salary Range:

$17.00

• $31.

36 Hourly With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!