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Penn Highlands Healthcare

Security/Communication Specialist, Behavioral Health

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What they do

A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.

$75,564 / year median in Pennsylvania

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

THIS POSITION SERVES IN A HYBRID ROLE THAT INCLUDES DUTIES WITHIN THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT, SWITCHBOARD, AND PATIENT ACCESS REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT. THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITATING THE VISITOR PROCESS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAMPUS AND MONITORING ALARMS / CAMERAS TO THE EAST CAMPUS BUILDING. THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING DUTIES WITHIN THE PATIENT ACCESS DEPARTMENT. QUALIFICATIONS
MUST
HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A BUSINESS-RELATED OR SECURITY FIELD PREFERRED. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED. MUST HAVE AT LEAST AVERAGE TYPING SKILLS. MUST HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND GOOD REASONING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A HIGHLY TEAM-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND ACHIEVE DEPARTMENTAL GOALS. HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
(CPR)
CERTIFICATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS AND COMPREHENSIVE CRISIS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION WITHIIN 6 MONTHS OF START DATE IN POSITION/DEPARTMENT. FAMILIARITY WITH RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, CLOSED CIRCUIT TV AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Compensation based on experience Shift Differentials Professional Development Supportive and Experienced Peers
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date Paid Time Off 403(b) retirement plan with company match Flex Spending Account 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & Wellness Programs