Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under direction, with moderate latitude for initiative and exercise of judgment, performs confidential and difficult work involving dictation, transcription, preparation of

correspondence, handling of telephone calls, arrangement of appointments, maintenance of files and office routines and procedures. Responsible to an Officer of the Corporation,

Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director or Senior Executive staff members at Central Office. May perform designated administrative assignments within prescribed limits related

to the functions and authorities of the Executive Officer.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
• Takes dictation of confidential and/or complex nature, transcribes, uses shorthand or

transcribing machine (e.g. correspondence, detailed reports and technical matters).
• Prepares agenda, assembles materials, makes necessary arrangements to record

proceedings of meetings and conferences.
• Makes confidential contracts and attends to other confidential matters.
• Assists Executives, Officers and Administrators with preparation of records and data

and maintains confidential files.
• Prepares and edits correspondence and reports and may compose own correspondence

for Executives and Officers.
• Answers and screens telephone calls, receives callers and visitors, keeps schedules of

appointments and makes reservations.
• Keeps the Executive informed of pending matters and appointments.
• Prepares replies to correspondence and initiates action on matters other than those

specifically requiring the attention of the Executive.
• Supervises secretarial and clerical personnel assigned to the office, and plans, assigns

and reviews work of such personnel to assure satisfactory performance.
• Participates in training programs to acquire knowledge of hospital operations.
• Additional duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. a. High School Diploma or equivalent, and four years of clerical experience including two years as a stenographic secretary; or,
b. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a stenographic secretary; or,
c. An Associate Degree with specialization in Secretarial Science and three years of clerical experience, one year of which shall have been as a stenographic secretary.
2. The ability to take dictation accurately, rapidly and to transcribe. Ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy in all internal and external contact relationships and to exercise initiative in the preparation of routine correspondence, in handling administrative details and to maintain confidentiality of all executive and Corporate matters.
3. High level verbal, written and secretarial skills and knowledge required; or,
4. A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs