Administrative Assistant - Part Time - Days

Clinical Administrative Assistant

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the regions leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities equipment technologies and research protocols. Cayuga Healths commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation comprehensive employee benefits programs and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Clinical Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring efficient operations of the Telemetry/Medical Surgical Unit by providing administrative and clerical support. This role requires excellent organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate with clinical staff patients and families. The Clinical Administrative Assistant will assist with patient flow maintain accurate documentation and facilitate communication between departments to enhance patient care and safety.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage administrative functions including scheduling documentation and communication within the unit.
• Support nursing staff by maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring timely data entry in electronic health systems.
• Serve as a liaison between patients families physicians and unit staff ensuring effective communication and a positive patient experience.
• Manage inventory and supply orders for the unit ensuring adequate stock of medical and office supplies.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures including patient confidentiality and safety regulations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare administrative role preferably in a hospital or medical setting.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and hospital scheduling systems.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree in healthcare administration or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced hospital environment preferred.
• Additional training in medical terminology or healthcare administration preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods including data entry and documentation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling paperwork.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Visual acuity to read screens documents and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person over the phone and via electronic communication.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Location Travel and Shift Requirements:

• Onsite - Cayuga Medical Center 101 Dates Dr. Ithaca NY 14850.
• Shift: Days schedule can vary depending on department need with flexible scheduling options available.
• 0% Travel can be expected in this role.

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $20.75 - $24.00 per hour plus benefits.

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients providers staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity ensuring the highest levels of safety care and respect and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable protected characteristics.

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