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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – W.I.C.

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

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The WIC department at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is a top tier WIC program provider. Our (4) WIC program sites offer a variety of services including nutrition education, supplemental food benefits, breastfeeding support, referral to community organizations, and education on how to sustain a healthy lifestyle. We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant II for an immediate full-time opportunity.

RESPONSIBITIES:

  • Utilizing Kronos system to prepare payroll and maintain department attendance records. 
  • Performing overview of prospective and current WIC applicants on the NYWIC system and complete pre-screenings.                         
  • Maintaining and updating ledger of NYWIC and capital equipment purchases.
  • Coordinating, updating and managing department’s on and off site file systems.                 
  • Assist in planning and implementing outreach activities.                                  
  • Assist in the supervision of clerical staff.
  • Participate in community outreach and other promotional events.
  • Preparing type-written documents, correspondences, memos, meeting minutes, policy and procedures manuals.
  • Develop and maintain productivity logs; track data to share with supervisors.       
  • Create Excel Spreadsheets to meet the needs of the supervisory staff, promotional flyers and brochures as needed. 
  • Assess, order and distribute office supplies to all program sites/clinics.
Requirements
  • Must have a minimum 1-2 years current relevant experience working as an Administrative Assistant.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Must have demonstrated proficiency in utilizing MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
  • Ability/willingness to embrace a growth mindset in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
  • Excellent writing, reading and verbal communication skills. 
  • As per NYS WIC requirement, must be able to work some Saturdays and one late shift per week (10 am to 6:30 pm).
  • Must be bilingual (Spanish, Bengali, Hindi, or Haitian Creole).

 SALARY: $58,642.00

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