Administrative Assistant

Weekend Requirements: N/A |

Work Hours:

0730 - 1600 | Status:
Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity:
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department:
Therapy Services

Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned department.

• Greets patients and visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, and, distributes mail.
• Completes routine and detailed work assignments.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient care.
• Types various reports and documents for unit staff; photocopies and distributes and/or files as is necessary.
• Transcribes and enters physicians' orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; asks for clarification when necessary.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Maintains assigned calendar(s).
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Orders and stocks supplies.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Learning and applies knowledge at a basic level relying heavily on senior staff for troubleshooting.

• Work Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  No licensure/certification/registration required.

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.
• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing:
  Occasionally
• Walking:
  Occasionally
• Sitting:
  Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.:
  Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
  Rarely
• Climbing:
  Rarely
• Bending/Stooping:
  Rarely
• Kneeling:
  Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling:
  Rarely
• Reaching:
  Occasionally
• Talking:
  Frequently
• Hearing:
  Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:
  Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:
  Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry:
  Frequently
• Running:
  Rarely
• Vision:
  Depth Perception:
  Frequently
• Vision:
  Distinguish Color:
  Frequently
• Vision:
  Seeing Far:
  Frequently
• Vision:
  Seeing Near:
  Frequently
• Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
  Risk Level: No-Risk

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