Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Staff Assistant II is a valuable member of our team, who provides administrative and executive support and has the ability to interface with all levels of management throughout the hospital. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior communication and organization skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a Staff Assistant II - Clinical Support/Med Surg may include the following but are not limited to:

• Maintains a courteous and helpful approach when dealing with visitors and staff.
• Demonstrates a high degree of understanding of others even during the most stressful situations; resolution of conflicts and problem solving with empathy.
• Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner working towards solutions rather than focus on the problem.
• Processes incoming and outgoing communications in an effective and timely manner. Develops and maintains office and filing systems so that necessary information is readily accessible.
• Keeps information necessary for budget preparation, programmatic reporting and financial analysis accurate and readily available. Processes purchase requests, requests for travel reimbursement, journal and budget transfers, work requests, and the like in a timely and efficient manner.
• Records/types meeting minutes and distributes as requested by the Associate Director and Nurse Manager(s).
• Coordinates administrative support functions required for the 24-hour daily operation of assigned units. Organizes systems to establish defined standards for non-nursing functions in patient care areas. Monitors adherence to standards and quality management.
• Provides for safe and therapeutic patient care areas. Conducts environmental rounds, assesses environmental problems, resolves and follows up.
• Assures compliance with hospital environmental policies and standards as well as regulatory and accrediting agency standards for physical environment.
• Serves as Volunteer Program Coordinator for areas assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: Associate's degree. At least 2 years of relevant experience in a supervisory/administrative capacity. Computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently, with excellent time management and communication skills. Experience and skill in focusing on details, accuracy, multi-tasking and follow-through. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with all Department Heads/Supervisors on a house-wide basis.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree. Computer skills to include Peoplesoft, Kronos, Cerner. Past experience in a hospital or healthcare setting. Knowledge and experience in the application of performance improvement methodologies.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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