What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant for CNO (FT) position at Ashe Memorial Hospital?
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."
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Hours:1st shift, Monday through Friday | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience
Full Time, day shift in the Nursing Administration Department.
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists the Chief Nursing Officer. Performs responsible secretarial and record keeping activities. Conducts concurrent quality improvement clinical documentation audits. Adheres to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative working environment by utilizing communication skills, excellent interpersonal relationships and team building. Assists members of Nursing Leadership Council with clerical skills.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education:
Ø Medical Office Assistant experience preferred.
Ø Associate degree in a Business Administration or related field preferred.
Ø Knowledge of general clerical skills.
Experience:
Ø Proficient Microsoft Office required.
Ø Proficient with medical terminology required.
Ø Experience with reviewing medical records preferred.
Ø Previous secretarial in an executive environment experience preferred.
License/Certifications:
Ø Current BLS Certification required.
Ø Certified Nursing Assistant.
Administrative Assistant Chief Nursing Officer:
To assist the Chief Nursing Officer in clinical chart audits and clerical needs. In addition, other duties include (but are not limited to):
- Conducts quality improvement clinical documentation chart audits.
- Assists with nursing payroll functions.
- Supports the Senior Leadership Team and assists the CEO, CFO, COO, CNO, Compliance Officer, Nurse Leadership Committee, and all CNO reporting departments.
- Records and transcribes minutes.
- Types and retains all confidential material – letters, memos, monthly reports, minutes, contracts, agreements, etc. Creates and drafts letters and memos when requested.
- Answers telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, screens incoming calls to CNO, and responds to routine inquiries in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner.
- Coordinates arrangements for seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Distributes mail and communicates in a timely manner for CNO.
- Keeps policy and communication books up-to-date.
- Notifies staff about in services and communications.
- Assists with the collection and tabulation of clinical data.
- Serves on committees as appropriate.
- Assists CNO with any special projects.
- Demonstrates management and organizational skills.
- Is knowledgeable about Ashe Memorial Hospital activities and community resources with the ability and enthusiasm to learn new approaches in obtaining support for Ashe Memorial Hospital.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.
***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***
*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.
Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.
