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Department: Environmental Services
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager. The Environmental Services (EVS) Assistant provides administrative, clerical, and coordination support to the EVS leadership team. This role supports daily department operations by maintaining records, managing communication, coordinating services, and assisting with training and compliance activities. The EVS Assistant serves as a key point of contact for internal inquiries and helps ensure timely communication, accurate documentation, and operational continuity. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• GED/High School Diploma preferred
Licensure:
• None
Experience:
• Two years experience in healthcare Environmental Services preferred
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1.Maintains EVS department records, files, and documentation in an organized and accurate manner.
2.Provides clerical support to EVS leadership, including data entry, report preparation, and document management.
3.Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls; responds to general inquiries and directs visitors appropriately.
4.Aids in receiving, tracking, and delegating STAT requests for terminal cleaning and housekeeping service calls.
5.Communicates service requests to EVS leadership or appropriate staff for timely follow-up.
6.Coordinates pest control services and maintains related documentation.
7.Maintains biohazardous waste documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements.
8.Assists with clerical support for department training, continuing education, and mandatory education tracking.
9.Assists with scheduling annual PTO for EVS housekeepers in coordination with EVS leadership.
10. Supports onboarding and mandatory training requirements by assisting with scheduling and documentation.
11. Assists with administrative and clerical aspects of employee training and mandatory requirements.
12. Supports EVS leadership in organizing training materials, attendance records, and competency documentation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services (see Programs and Services for details).
SOMC employs over 3,000 full- and part-time people, has a medical staff of more than 266 physicians and specialists, and is supported by more than 464 regular volunteers.
Annual Statistics
13,000 patients admitted
12,000 surgeries
79,000 emergency cases
196,000 outpatient tests
Our Mission
We will make a difference.
Our Strategic Values
Safety: We will build and sustain an exceptionally safe organization.
Quality: We will deliver and sustain exceptional quality of care.
Service: We will deliver and sustain exceptional customer service.
Relationships: We will build and sustain exceptional relationships.
Performance: We will achieve and sustain exceptional financial performance.
Our Vision
We will become the leading medical center in our region.
Our Cardinal Value
We honor the dignity and worth of each person.