Clerical Assistant

Clerical Assistant

JOB-10045439

Anticipated Start Date

March 02, 2026

Location

Jamaica, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full-time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional individual to join our client’s team as Clerical Assistant. This position provides essential clerical and administrative support, requiring strong organizational skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, patients, and executive leadership.

Job Description

• Performs clerical functions relating to the admission, treatment, discharge and transfer of patient assigned to the unit.
• Maintains patient’s medical record in an efficient order, including the posting of current reports to medical record or scanning information on discharge.
• Enters admissions, transfers and discharges in Census Log. Reviews for accuracy, appropriate services, codes, dates and time.
• Replenishes supplies/forms as needed
• Maintains excellent customer service skills
• Answers telephones and patient’s call bells including screening calls and relaying messages.
• Enter work request on the computer for telephones for repairs, equipment, medical and surgical supplies, and stationery.
• Assist in the direction and control of personnel and visitor traffic through the department.
• Prepare memos, unit council meeting reports, and maintain board daily.

Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in hospital environment with strong adminstrative, customer service and orientation skills.
• Prior medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.
• Basic computer skills
  

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework or degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Schedule Notes: 8am - 4pm

Pay Rate

• $22-$26 per hour, based on experience, skills and market factors