Clerical Assistant - New York, NY - PP 26-12703

Job Title: Clerical Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday – Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No

Pay Rate: $23 - $25/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a Clerical Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support, including data entry, filing, scheduling, record maintenance, and patient-facing assistance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Prior medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• Approximately 50 keystrokes per minute with strong attention to detail.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform filing, data entry, reception, scheduling, typing, and correspondence preparation.

• Maintain and organize records through indexing, filing, and accurate data entry.

• Operate computers, fax machines, photocopiers, and other standard office equipment.

• Perform general administrative and clerical duties accurately and efficiently.

• Communicate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians, and healthcare staff.

• Assist patients and visitors with professional and courteous service.

• Maintain accurate information and records through data entry and clerical support.