Clerical Assistant – Hospital Administration [Roosevelt Island, NY] - CAHA 1103 AM #01

JOB TITLE: Clerical Assistant – Hospital Administration

JOB OVERVIEW

Location: Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time contract [NO BENEFITS]
Duration: Approximately 8 weeks
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $15–$21 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: This role is for a dependable, detail-oriented Clerical Assistant to support daily administrative operations at a hospital. The ideal candidate has experience in clerical support, reception, data entry, filing and general office administration. The position involves interacting with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital staff while maintaining excellent customer service and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clerical and Administrative Support

• Perform general clerical and administrative duties, including filing, indexing and document organization.
• Handle data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Type, prepare and organize correspondence and other documents.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate administrative activities.
• Operate office equipment, including computers, fax machines and photocopiers.

Reception and Communication

• Provide reception support and assist with incoming inquiries.
• Communicate professionally with patients, nurses, physicians and other staff.
• Provide excellent customer service in a hospital environment.

Confidentiality and Accuracy

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy in daily administrative tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of clerical or administrative experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Typing speed of at least 50 keystrokes per minute (KSPM).
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with reception, clerical work and data entry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Ability to interact with patients and healthcare professionals throughout the day.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous medical office or hospital experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience working in a patient-facing healthcare environment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Candidates with experience as a Medical Receptionist, Clerical Assistant, Hospital Clerk, Unit Clerk, Administrative Assistant or Patient Services Representative are encouraged to apply.