Ochsner Health Careers | Search Jobs | Administrative Assistant - Neurology Department

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At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job assumes responsibility for all secretarial functions which support one or more roles within the department(s) by performing a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, filing, sorting, photocopying, composing correspondence, maintaining calendars, booking travel, submitting expense reports, create documents such as memos, project coordination, handling meeting arrangements, minutes from meetings, customer relations, and ordering supplies. Acts as the point of contact for the department answering calls, relaying messages, and escalating issues to the appropriate person/group. Manages projects and organizes events such as lunches and tracks all physician vacation and meeting requests process and all physician reimbursements.

Education 

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Additional degrees,  business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required - 5 years relevant experience.
Related transaction processing experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of business management principles including operations, finance, audit, personnel and resource management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Strong organizational skills

• Good time management skills

Job Duties
•  Provides general administrative support for the department and/or specific managers/directors within the department.
•  Establishes and maintains good rapport and cooperative working relationships with representatives/vendors from external companies, co-workers, personnel from other departments, senior management personnel and physicians throughout the facility.
•  Schedules and coordinates meetings and travel.
•  Manages special projects for the department.
•  Types and composes routine correspondence accurately, timely, and in the appropriate format.
•  Develops and manages the department’s detailed service assignment schedule for staff physicians.

Other related duties as required.  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mechanical lifting devices (e.g., carts, dollies, pallet jacks, forklift trucks, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.          
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.