Under minimal supervision, Administrative Assistant performs broad and department specific technical and administrative support duties of a diverse nature requiring some independent analysis, exercise of judgment in task execution and detailed knowledge of institutional procedures related to the work performed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); some college course work preferred.
• A minimum three to seven years of related experience (preferably in a health care setting); or completion of a vocational or certification from a recognized training program.
• Extensive knowledge of office methods and procedures, filing, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to perform secretarial and clerical duties with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision.
• Requires intermediate level math skills.
• Requires advanced working knowledge of specified PC applications, software and database management (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Meditech).
• A minimum typing requirement of 50 words per minute.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and submit financial/budget documents.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to record and transcribe meeting minutes.