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Enterprise Communications Assistant

Northwell Health

Sleepy Hollow, NYJob$39–60K/yrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$39–60K/yr
Location
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Northwell Health is hiring an Enterprise Communications Assistant. The Enterprise Communications Assistant performs communication‑related activities and routine clerical duties, operating the telephone console, handling calls, paging staff, answering TTY calls, logging inquiries, maintaining records, and assisting with communications projects within defined parameters.

Key focus areas include Operate telephone console and answer incoming calls, Place outside calls for authorized personnel per policy, and Page authorized personnel and announce visiting hour closures.

Important skills include Telephone Console, TTY, MED-HELP, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Telephone ConsoleTTYMED-HELPCommunication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent0-1 Years Relevant ExperienceEnglish Language Proficiency

Full job description

Req Number 195907

Job Description

Performs communication-related activities. Performs various routine clerical duties.

Job Responsibility

1 Operates telephone console.

  • Answers incoming calls on the main number and calls for the Operator and extends the call to the appropriate extension number.

  • Places various outside calls for authorized Personnel according to policy.

  1. Performs various communications and/or emergency activities.
  • Pages authorized personnel overhead, announces close of visiting hours, and other notifications, as required.

  • Answers general caller-questions, according to policy.

  • Calls the floors to exchange information regarding patient room changes, etc.

  • Answers the TTY (phone for the deaf) in a prompt manner.

  • Logs difficult/questionable calls and alerts appropriate management.

  1. Performs routine clerical duties including, but not limited to:
  • Maintaining various records, files, and cards for adjustments to charges, admissions and other information.
  1. Calls appropriate office when one of the alarms in the office sounds.

  2. Disseminates patient contact information

  • Gives out telephone numbers and room numbers, as required.

  • Expedites calls.

  • Uses MED-HELP to access patients. * Makes routine decisions regarding assigned task within defined parameters, often limited and confined to ongoing matters * Assists in implementing communications projects and strategies.

  • Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

*High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

*0-1 years of relevant experience, required

*Ability to communicate in English, learn the console and related duties.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $39290.00-$59800.00/year

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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