Job Description

Clerical Assistant

JOB-10045565

Anticipated Start Date  

January 12, 2026

Location  

New York, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full-time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional individual to join our client’s team as Clerical Assistant. This position provides essential clerical and administrative support, requiring strong organizational skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, patients, and executive leadership.

Job Description

• Perform clerical duties including filing, data entry, reception work, scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, and indexing documents.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, computers, and photocopiers.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency with a minimum typing speed of 50 keystrokes per minute.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications at an intermediate level.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Liaise professionally with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with patients throughout the day.

Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior medical office experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework or degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Schedule Notes: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; with some weekends and holiday coverage

Pay Rate

• Up to $26.00 per hour depending on experience

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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