Administrative Assistant- Same Day Surgery

Pay Range:
The base pay range for this position is $20.46-$32.84 Hourly however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title:

Administrative Assistant – Same Day Services Work Schedule for this Position:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Become part of an inclusive organization whose goal is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care by performing a wide range of clerical and maintenance of the care unit desk area functions. The administrative assistant coordinates the flow of communications on the patient care unit, tracks supply inventory, orders supplies, and provides customer service. Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pullman Regional Hospital, the relationship-based care guiding principles, the philosophy of care, goals of the unit and organization, and demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.

• Planning and prioritizing through a variety of clerical tasks that include organizing and prioritizing workload, greeting and directing visitors, researching information as requested by the care team, answering the telephone, provide clinical support assistance, and managing document control.
• Coordinate patient arrival times and schedule procedural and infusion patients.
• Gather information to contribute to a patient care delivery plan.
• Prepares patient charts with required and necessary information.
• Decision-making based upon appropriate stewardship and professional judgment, to assist with care coordination for each individual patient.
• Communicate and collaborate to promote a therapeutic relationship with patients and colleagues.
• Maintains a professional attitude.
• Communicate with Charge RN, Director, and Clinical Coordinator effectively to ensure patient care and safety.
• Actively promotes and contributes to a safe and positive work environment.
• Encourages equitable division of workload.
• Accountable to stay current with the changes in professional and hospital policy.
• Completion of regulatory and departmental annual competencies within the timeframe set by the organization.
• Accountable to demonstrate work effectiveness through safe completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Uses appropriate delegation to assist in patient care.
• Follow high reliability practices set by the organization and report safety concerns.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for an Administrative Assistant.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for specific department.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn, apply, and individualize new skills and uses new equipment safely.
• Initiates and participates in activities that enhance daily operations of the unit and organization.
• Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards within practice area.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to function as a team member.

• One or more years of clerical or healthcare experience.

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions Voluntary Benefits that include:
  Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Services Discount and EAP Resources

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at human resources

Pullman Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital with a physician clinic network located in Pullman, Washington, at the heart of the Palouse. We provide an array of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry designed to provide the most comprehensive benefits to our patients. We're a small hospital known for big ideas and bold visions.

More than 500 people are part of the Pullman Regional Hospital family; each and every individual contributes to our stellar reputation.