Enterprise Communications Assistant-PER DIEM
Northwell Health · Huntington, NY · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Per diem role focused on communication-related activities and routine clerical duties.
Responsibilities
- Operates telephone console, answers incoming calls on the main number, and extends calls to the appropriate extension.
- Places authorized outside calls according to policy.
- Performs communications and emergency activities, including paging authorized personnel, announcing visiting hours, and other notifications.
- Answers general caller questions per policy and exchanges patient room-change information with hospital floors.
- Answers TTY (phone for the deaf) promptly.
- Logs difficult or questionable calls and alerts management.
- Maintains records, files, and cards for charge adjustments, admissions, and other information.
- Responds to office alarms by notifying the appropriate office.
- Disseminates patient contact information, including telephone and room numbers.
- Expedites calls and uses MED-HELP to access patient information.
- Makes routine decisions within defined parameters for assigned tasks.
- Assists in implementing communications projects and strategies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 0–1 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to communicate in English and learn console operations and related duties.
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed for per diem shifts.
The salary range and/or hourly rate is a good-faith estimate of potential base compensation at the time of this posting and may be adjusted based on factors such as location, specialty, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity.