Session Assistant I, Monmouth Job Locations USA-NJ-Monmouth Posted Date 2 days ago (6/6/2018 1:15 PM) Requisition ID 2018-21821 Category Administrative/Clerical Company Overview At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), were not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, were driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Beckers Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoors Employees Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. Were treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day. Job Description Start your career at Memorial Sloan Kettering and youll find yourself quickly making a difference in the lives of our patients. When you join us as a Session Assistant I , you will find meaningful work and become part of a team where everyone plays an important role in the fight against cancer. Making a difference in the lives of others. This is a lifes calling. Work as part of practice staff team of Session Assistants at our Monmouth location, to ensure that each physician practice session is well prepared, well organized and fully utilized and that each patient visit occurs with satisfaction; serve as a liaison between the patient, family and clinical team during the office visit; responsible for greeting/checking-in, orienting patients to the outpatient visit and to the environment and completing the patient visit by scheduling and coordinating all appropriate tests, procedures, visits, treatments and consultations in accordance with the physicians' orders. You are: An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding. Adept at creating partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals. Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development channels. Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances. You will: Work as part of a practice staff team of session assistants to ensure that each physician practice session is well prepared, well organized, and fully utilized and that each patient visit occurs with satisfaction. Serve as a liaison between the patient, family and clinical team during the office visit. Greet/check-in and orient patients to the outpatient visit and to the environment, as well as complete the patient visit by scheduling and coordinating all appropriate tests, procedures, visits, treatments and consultations in accordance with the physicians' orders. You have: An associates or 2 years college (required); bachelors degree (preferred). A high school diploma/GED and 2 years relevant experience (frontline, patient-facing role in healthcare) will be accepted in lieu of the associates degree. A demonstrated commitment to healthcare through work, internship, or volunteer experience Excellent computer skills Ability to handle acutely ill patients in stressful situations with a positive demeanor Ability to provide at least a 2 year commitment Hours vary between 6:15 am - 10:00pm, MondayFriday with occaisional Saturdays. Schedules are provided a week in advance. *must be available to work any shift during this time frame. Training: The initial 2-4 week training period will be in Manhattan. In order to be considered for the Session Assistant position, you will be required to pass an online Administrative Assessment. When applying to this position, you will be prompted to take the assessment. It takes about 45 minutes to complete. Some of the questions in the assessment may refer to your past jobs or work experiences. If a question does not appear to apply to you exactly, consider the general intent and answer it as accurately as possible. For example, if you have not yet been formally employed in a full time job, consider part-time jobs you have had, or relevant work experiences you may have had in school, volunteer, or community organizations when answering these questions. Closing MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.