What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant – Hospital Business Office position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Hospital’s Patient Financial Service Department by assisting with various data reporting, audits, data entry and records keeping. Handles a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the efficiency of daily operations.
- Administrative Support: Answer calls, manage correspondence, and maintain organized filing systems.
- Manage and Maintain schedules, appointments and meetings.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and coordinate communication between departments and external agencies.
- Prepare, review and distribute correspondence, reports and other documents.
- Maintain organized filing systems.
- Assist with data entry, record keeping and document management.
- Coordinate and support office activities and special project as needed.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, phone inquiries.
- Order office supplies and ensure proper inventory management.
- Support team members with administrative tasks to improve workflow,
- Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information.
- Abide by all HIPAA policies and procedures as they pertain to Patient Health Information.
- Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned to support the efficient operation of the Business Office.
Qualifications
- Education requirement associate’s degree or higher required. Healthcare administration or related field preferred.
- Experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.
