DescriptionUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse or Unit Manager the Patient Administrative Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team by providing administrative support and communicating with members of the health care team patients and families This role contributes to the successful operation of the work area and functions in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards policies and procedures Reports to Manager Patient Unit DescriptionUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse or Unit Manager the Patient Administrative Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team by providing administrative support and communicating with members of the health care team patients and families This role contributes to the successful operation of the work area and functions in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards policies and procedures Reports to Manager Patient Unit QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredMinimum of one year hospital based or physician office work experience preferredKnowledge of medical terminology preferredBasic computer skills requiredCPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirementPhysical effort as required by Position Physical Requirements and Occupational Exposures FormEffective communication and interpersonal skills requiredAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusQualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredMinimum of one year hospital based or physician office work experience preferredKnowledge of medical terminology preferredBasic computer skills requiredCPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirementPhysical effort as required by Position Physical Requirements and Occupational Exposures FormEffective communication and interpersonal skills requiredAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status