Department Secretary / SEIU - J

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GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs all necessary clerical functions in order to meet the needs of internal/external customers; preparation, handling, and dissemination of information and documents.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets customers by phone and in person in a pleasant and friendly manner, utilizing key words as indicated. (25%)
• Creates effective and efficient filing system for secure handling of protected information and easy retrieval of files and information. (25%)
• Operates office equipment including computer work stations and peripherals, photocopy machines, facsimile machines and other electronic storage, processing and imaging equipment. (25%)
• Establishes and maintains positive, productive working relationships with internal and external customers including hospital departments, physician offices, nursing homes, visiting nurses, etc. (25%)
• Depending on department, may coordinate discharge to nursing/personal care homes; or arrange for wheelchair van/ambulance during hours of departmental operation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years experience in secretarial/office management

Preferred

• Associate's Degree

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