Job Summary:

Depending on experience, a traineeship is required for 26 weeks at SG06 level. Upon satisfactory completion of traineeship, incumbent is promoted to a journeyman title, SG07. Duties include but not limited to: refer incoming calls and messages; greet and assist visitors; record preparation; initiate patient services; process physician and nursing staff orders; and input of patient registration and other relevant information into hospital computer system. Must be able to communicate effectively in order to transfer information, as well as complete a variety of tasks within a given time frame. Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary. Computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology desired.

Minimum Qualifications:

For consideration for this title, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

One year full-time clerical, secretarial or patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 37.5 hour work week. Rotating shifts Day/Evening with holidays and every other weekend required.

Message to Applicants:

*The NYS Department of Civil Service has expanded the NY Helps Program. During this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Nursing Station Clerk 1, SG07 title.

Permanent

Salary:  $29,697 (80% of $37,121)

Recruitment Office:

Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.