Employment Type : Full-Time
The work involves performing clerical tasks related to data entry of nursing schedules and assisting in various nursing staffing activities at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties associated with nursing staffing scheduling, time and attendance reviews and incident reporting. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Nursing Unit Manager and Nursing Staffing Office Specialist, with leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Inputs and updates approved work schedules into a computerized scheduling system;
Reviews work schedules concurrent to data entry for accuracy, compliance with collective bargaining agreements and ensuring adequate staffing levels;
Reviews time reports on a daily basis; identifies potential errors and develops solutions to remedy errors;
Participates in the testing and implementation of updates to the scheduling system;
Identifies problems related to the scheduling system;
Assists in the development and recommendation of changes to scheduling programs processes;
Reviews time and attendance records in comparison to approved and/or update work schedules;
Develops review summaries and distributes to appropriate supervisor(s);
Coordinates and maintains the entry of information for recently separated employees and updates related information in scheduling systems and required databases;
Receives written incident statements related to employee performance and behavior and types for development of electronic documents;
Serves as a liaison to Payroll for pay processing issues related to the scheduling function;
Prepares various reports.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of automated scheduling and payroll systems; good knowledge of nursing staffing procedures; ability to read, understand and follow complex materials such as union contracts and policies and procedures; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to operate a computer terminal; ability to use a variety of computerized applications; ability to use an alpha-numeric keyboard; ability to type clear copy or rough draft in the input and/or retrieval of data; ability to understand and follow detailed instruction; ability to work independently; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stress and deadlines; tact; high degree of accuracy; clerical aptitude; resourcefulness; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of general office experience, one (1) year of which included automated scheduling and automated payroll systems experience.
NOTE: Verifiable part time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.
Location: Erie County Medical Center ยท Nursing Administration - Terrace View
Schedule: Full Time - FT, Day Shift, 7am-3pm with alternating weekends