Administrative Assistant

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Preadmission Testing | Work Hours: 700-1530 | Weekend Requirements: N/A | 1.0 FTE

**Job Summary:**

Performs a variety of administrative/clerical duties in support of assigned department.

**Job Responsibilities:**

* Greets patients and visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, and distributes mail.

* Completes less routine and detailed work assignments.

* Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members about patient care.

* Produces and maintains various reports, surveys, and documents for unit staff; photocopies and distributes and/or files as necessary.

* Transcribes and enters physicians' orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; asks for clarification when necessary.

* Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

* Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.

* Processes internal and external requests from physicians' offices, nursing stations, and other departments.

* Performs duties of purchasing agent for the department through requisition entry, equipment inventory, and record keeping in accordance with budget guidelines.

* Schedules and coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, appointments, and travel arrangements.

* Maintains assigned calendar(s).

* May assist with staff scheduling as directed.

* Maintains work area and related supplies and equipment.

* Assists with evaluating the office environment, revising procedures, improving efficiency of workflow, and initiating cost reduction programs.

* Performs patient placement duties for admissions and transfers in coordination with House Supervisor, UR nurse, and environmental services as assigned.

**Skills and Attributes:**

* Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

* Works under general supervision.

* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

* Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

**Position Requirements:**

**Work Experience**

* A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required

**Education**

* High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

**Licensure/Certification/Registration**

* No licensure/certification/registration required

**Organizational Responsibilities:**

* Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

**Additional Job Information:**

* This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

* The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

**Standard ADA Settings:**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Physical Demands: (Office Environment)**

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Sitting: Frequently

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Bending/Stooping: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Crouching/Crawling: Rarely

Reaching: Occasionally

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Rarely

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

**Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:**

Risk Level: No-Risk

****Owensboro Health Core Commitments****

**INTEGRITY** \- We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

**RESPECT** \- We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

**TEAMWORK** \- We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

**INNOVATION** \- We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

**SERVICE** \- We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

**EXCELLENCE** \- We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.