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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Enterprise Communications Assistant

Reception & Front DeskPosted on Nov 12
Part-timePort Jefferson, NY, USA$24.59 - $32.92In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Zero to one year of relevant experience is required.
  • The ability to communicate in English and learn the telephone console and related duties is required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the telephone console by answering incoming calls on the main number and calls for the operator, then transferring calls to the appropriate extension.
  • Place outside calls for authorized personnel according to policy.
  • Perform communications and emergency activities, including paging authorized personnel overhead, announcing the close of visiting hours, and making other required notifications.
  • Answer general caller questions according to policy.
  • Call floors to exchange information about patient room changes and related matters.
  • Answer the TTY promptly.
  • Log difficult or questionable calls and alert appropriate management.
  • Maintain records, files, and cards for adjustments to charges, admissions, and other information.
  • Call the appropriate office when an office alarm sounds.
  • Disseminate patient contact information by providing telephone and room numbers as required, expediting calls, and using MED-HELP to access patients.
  • Make routine decisions regarding assigned tasks within defined parameters, often limited to ongoing matters.
  • Assist in implementing communications projects and strategies.
  • Perform related duties as required.

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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