Department Secretary- Nutrition And Food Service

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Deaprtment Secretary on our Nutrition and Food Service team at Garnet Health Medical Center- Catskills.

Responsibilities

The Department Secretary provides administrative support to the Director and Department Managers to facilitate the efficient operation of the department.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required

Minimum Experience:

• Basic competence in mathematics.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other management programs.
• Competent writing skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Customer service oriented and have the ability to communicate and listen effectively.
• Must have one year of secretarial office experience.

Required Certification/Registration: N/A

Physical Requirements: Work requires extensive standing and walking.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Position will primarily be light work requiring lifting up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching is required. Requires 80% sitting and 20% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.
• For Remote and Hybrid Remote positions: If deemed operationally necessary, position may be required to report in and work on-site.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.