Cardiology Clerk

Cardiology Clerk

This position is responsible for providing support to the Cardiology Department by performing secretarial duties and general clerical work as well as assisting them with scheduling and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• Previous clerical experience preferred
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize tasks appropriately and possess excellent composition and oral communication skills, excellent computer skills preferred, with experience in data entry and scanning. Must be able to interact with people from different educational and socio-economic backgrounds. Must be flexible and possess the ability to deal with change and display tact and diplomacy in many different situations.

Degree of Supervision Required: Minimal supervision. Most job duties should be performed independently and in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Ages of Patients Served:

• Birth - 1 Year - Infant
• 2-12 Years - Pediatric
• 13-18 Years - Adolescent
• 19-69 Years - Adult
• 70+ - Geriatric

Working Conditions: Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:

• Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals
• Exposure to blood or body fluids
• Exposure to extreme conditions, hot or cold
• Exposure to communicable diseases
• Exposure to dust/fumes/gases
• Exposure to unprotected heights
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to CRT (computer) monitor
• Exposure to potential electric shock
• Exposure to frequent, repetitive motions
• Exposure to x-ray electro-magnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Exposure to needles or other sharp objects

Physical Requirements: Constant: sitting, seeing, hearing, and finger dexterity. Constant concentration in fine details with frequent interruptions. Occasional: pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, using arm, leg and back muscles maybe required. May be expected to lift less than 25 pounds. Manage stress appropriately, handle multiple priorities. Make decisions under stress. Work along and manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately.

Personal Protective Equipment: Simple mask or N95 may be required in certain situations.