Gift Shop Office Clerk

Job Opportunity At Union Memorial Hospital

Performs a variety of clerical support services such as typing, filing, photocopying, and answering telephones.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adhering to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Answering telephones, screening and routing calls, taking messages, and providing information according to department procedure.
• Assisting in the accumulation of data and the preparation of reports and correspondence. Assisting in maintaining automated information systems used by the department (inventory, purchasing, receiving, etc.)
• Assisting in the distribution of information and processing of receipts.
• Checking, proofreading, sorting, assembling, and distributing materials; operating standard office equipment such as calculators, copy machines, and typewriters.
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies. May complete purchase orders and miscellaneous forms; may input inventory data into system, check correctness of account coding, and research information to ensure accuracy or investigate discrepancies.
• Responding to requests for information and assistance in a timely manner.
• Scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Setting up and maintaining departmental files and records and assisting in maintaining office systems. Organizing and filing information, reports, and correspondence.
• Sorting, prioritizing, and distributing all incoming mail.
• Typing letters, memos, minutes, and other materials.
• Participating in meetings and on committees and representing the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required.
• Participating in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Experience:

• 6 months clerical/office experience required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Typing and computer skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74/Hr.