Nursing Administration Secretary

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 Nursing Administration Secretary is responsible for the clerical/receptionist and records keeping functions on the off shifts and weekends in the nursing office. Serves as a receptionist. Screens telephone calls, visitors and personnel and relays messages. Records employee’s absent calls.Received and distributes mail within the office. Photo copies materials as directed and distributes and/or posts notices as directed. Maintains tidiness of area around her/him. Participates in telephoning personnel for staff coverage, upon direction of the Nursing Director/Administrative Supervisor. Process requests and schedules for Private Practice Nurses and Aides. Distributes checks to personnel and notices that are pertinent for the employee. Obtains supplies for unit from store room when necessary. Obtains old medical records chart when necessary. Maintains the confidentiality of office correspondence and records and office discussions.

Qualifications

Minimum 1-2 years clerical experience. High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 1-2 years clerical experience required.