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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Program Support Assistant Senior

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$16.08 - $24.12In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of three years of previous secretarial or administrative work experience in an office setting is required.
  • Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications and email/calendaring is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • The role requires working between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; hours may be adjusted to meet staffing requirements or the work unit’s best interests.
  • The role requires the ability to lift 20–50 pounds and 50–100 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing; and reaching overhead or repetitively.
  • The role requires strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
  • The role requires working in fast- or steady-paced environments, handling multiple priorities and frequent intense customer interactions, and adapting to change and noisy environments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide courteous and timely customer service to patients of all ages, families, visitors, medical staff, clinicians, and coworkers.
  • Establish and maintain an environmental control plan, coordinate departmental materials management, assist in monitoring clinic activities, and provide supervision of clerical activities.
  • Perform clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing employee and unit activities, data, and records; provide administrative and program support to improve service efficiency.
  • Act as a corporate business agent in delegated areas of responsibility.
  • Support daily operations by communicating team-member or patient scheduling needs to the Director; work with the team to maximize outpatient or resident scheduling, including priority patients and waitlists; and provide data to the Director for decision-making.
  • Communicate scheduling information to use available resources, flex schedules, fill gaps, or call in additional help.
  • Support the clinical service team administratively by completing documentation within the role’s scope, creating documents and other team resources, and completing special department projects.
  • Arrange facilities work orders and service desk tickets, and coordinate purchases for assigned clinical areas.
  • Orient new team members, affiliates, students, and volunteers to general departmental resources, such as locker assignments or computer login processes.
  • Serve as timekeeper for the assigned clinical area.
  • Assist with data collection for processes such as applicant coordination, orientation documentation, continuing education, in-service training, and staff development.
  • Provide orientation to service support processes and maintain service training materials.
  • Provide administrative support for tasks that enable the clinical service area to deliver care, including fiscal-data analysis, participating in weekly rounds to support care coordination, conducting family surveys, preparing meeting materials, and following up on service coordination or delivery issues.
  • Participate in hospital-wide committees and initiatives related to safety, service, and quality, such as the Environment of Care committee.
  • Perform daily activities with minimal supervision and accomplish routine activities independently.

Desired Qualifications

  • Four years of previous secretarial or administrative work experience in an office setting is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred.
  • An associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited program is preferred.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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