DescriptionThe Administrative Assistant, under the direction of the Office Manager and/or Supervisor, performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to, coordinating meetings, preparing meeting materials, creating /compiling documents, and processing phone calls and mail. Provides support to Department Chairs and midlevel leadership.
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent. Training in Administrative Professionals courses, administrative assistant experience, or previous work in a medical field preferred. Experience (minimum and preferred): 4 – 5 years previous work in an administrative professional field preferred.
- Desired skills in formatting and editing documents, inputting and printing documents using various computer programs desired. Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Administrative assistant experience in the area of computer software packages, receiving and route phone calls, scheduling appointments, etc.
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work on more than one task at a time.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use various forms of office equipment.
- Must have excellent organizational, communication, writing and listening skills.
- Ability to type 60-70 wpm and to work effectively in a team setting.
- Experience with coordination of travel and expense management.
- Must have a pleasant disposition, neat and legible handwriting, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.