Office Assistant - Heart & Vascular Unit (Full-Time)

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Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Office Assistant – Heart and Vascular

Position Highlights

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as an Office Assistant for the Heart and Vascular in-patient unit in Clarkson Tower. The Heart & Vascular Unit (7HVU) is a 49 private bed unit caring for specialty patients such as stable heart and lung transplants and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs). The Office Assistant will be responsible for greeting visitors, assisting in copying and filing documents, managing inventory and stocking office supplies, and performing various administrative tasks as needed to support the department.

Shift

• Full Time and benefits eligible
• Rotating Schedule, Monday-Sunday, 6:45am-7:15pm
• 3x12s, 36 hrs/week

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Job Summary

Serve as receptionist for assigned department(s) for internal and external customers. Provide clerical and general office support for departmental operations. Support external customers, such as patients and their families, as primary responsibility. Support department or office as secondary responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Proficient with computers to include keyboarding, basic navigation and use of email applications required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written form required.
• Ability to multi-task required.
• Ability to deal with difficult or challenging customer interactions and escalate to management as appropriate required.
• Ability to work with multi-line phone system required.
• Ability to communicate effectively during escalated situations required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with customers or patients preferred.
• Experience with Telecommunication system, ComputerLog books, and schedules preferred.
• Experience with general office materials/equipment preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.