Clerical Services Associates - PACU, Part-Time, Days

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clerical Services Associate in the PACU, working part-time during the day. In this role, the successful candidate provides clerical support to facilitate the efficient functioning of the unit, including order transcription, computer entry, medical record maintenance, telephone and electronic communications. Responds to patient, family, and visitor needs in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks in an organized, efficient manner necessary for the orderly functioning of the unit.
• Participates in activities contributing to growth and development of the unit. Supports coworkers in accomplishment of daily activities necessary for meeting patient and family needs.
• Effectively communicates with patient/family and members of the healthcare team in a timely manner, as required. Accurately reports pertinent patient information to the nurse, manager, or designee.
• Enters accurate patient information in the electronic medical record per hospital policy/guidelines during hospitalization and upon discharge as assigned. Transcribes orders accurately following WUH guidelines as assigned.
• Performs routine office equipment maintenance and contacts the appropriate department to arrange for installation/repair of related equipment.
• Actively assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment, including security of patient belongings. Ensures appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational as assigned. Participates in implementing the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) plan as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic data entry computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clerical-related experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Financial security benefits.
• A generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $25.97 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.