• Support Services Clerk

    Community Health Systems (Gadsden, AL)


    Job Summary

    The Support Services Clerk will provide administrative support and ensure the efficient operation of the office/department. Performs a number of standard office/administrative support-type functions, including but not limited to: Receptionist duties such as answering telephones, referring callers to the desired parties, taking and delivering messages. Operating copying and other office machines. Delivering messages and other documents.

    Essential Functions

    + Responsible for clerical and receptionist duties in support of the Nursing Unit

    + Schedules appointments, procedures, and transportation.

    + Answers the phone and directs calls.

    + Orders new supplies and equipment.

    + Completes other administrative work as needed.

    + Collaborates with medical and administrative staff.

    + Maintains the confidentiality of all patient records.

    + Follows all hospital policies and procedures.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    + H.S. Diploma or GED required

    + 0-1 years Customer service experience with one year of Unit Clerk/Secretary or equivalent experience required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

    + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.