Hospital Clerk - Westchester Medical Center Health : Job Details

Distinguishing Features of the Class: Under supervision, an incumbent of this class performs routine clerical duties related to the day to day operation of a patient unit or medical service (inpatient or outpatient) or other support service of Westchester Medical Center. Work involves extensive contact with patients, their families, and hospital staff. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, processing forms, providing information and maintaining detailed records and files. Good communication skills are an essential function of this position to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the unit. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required. Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only) Provides assistance to hospital staff, patients and their families and visitors, providing information and directions; Answers telephones, takes messages and responds to inquiries for routine information, relays calls to patients, gives directions, and refers inqu...Hospital, Clerk, Processing, Records, Healthcare, Patient, Staff