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*Description*

Summary:

Responsible for performing various administrative, secretarial and clerical duties.Understands and follows the organization's policies, procedures and standards. Is an independent worker, meeting the day-to-day needs of the Department.Participates in the department's and organization�s performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Greets visitors, directs visitors appropriately; maintains the communication flow of the office.

2. Prepares reports, memos, correspondence, meeting minutes, special projects, etc.

3. Reviews and edits all written materials.

4. Copies and distributes all forms of communication to patients, physicians, and hospital staff as directed.

5. Answers the telephone in a professional manner; screens calls, takes messages, directs calls appropriately.

6. Sorts, logs and distributes all incoming mail; identifies mail that needs immediate attention.

7. Maintains an organized, efficient filing system.

8. Records, prepares and distributes meeting minutes.

9. Orders supplies and printing weekly. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

10. Interacts professionally with all visitors, within the department/office and with other departments.

11. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized during stressful situations.

12. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

13. Transcribes from dictated or written material minutes, memoranda, policies, procedures and reports.

14. Accurately enters monitoring and evaluation and study information into database software.

15. Assists Managers by providing clerical support for quality initiatives as directed.

16. Assists in the development and coordination of performance improvement reports to the Quality Council.

17. Distributes performance improvement/quality management, regulatory compliance and JCAHO preparedness materials as directed.

18. Accepts other duties as assigned.*

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

*At least five years of experience in administrative assistant or associate roles, supporting management within a healthcare setting*Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 248

Department: Environmental Services

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.97 - $35.21 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.