Administrative Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION (Previous Healthcare Adm. Ast. experience)

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

● Answers, screens and transfers inbound phone calls

● Receive and direct visitors and clients

● General clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing

● Maintains electronic and hard copy filing system

● Retrieves documents from filing system

● Handles requests for information and data

● Resolves administrative problems and inquiries

● Prepares written responses to routine enquiries Prepares and modifies documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails

● Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors

● Prepares agendas for meetings and prepare schedules

● Sorts and distributes incoming correspondence

● Maintains office supply inventories

● Coordinates maintenance of office equipment

● Ability to demonstrate information gathering and information monitoring skills

● Ability to plan and organize

● Ability to prioritize tasks

● Ability to assess and solve problems

● Attention to detail and accuracy skills

● Ability to demonstrate customer service skills

● Ability to work in a team environment

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: 2 years of office and/or administrative work experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

● Familiarity and knowledge of computer skills and relevant software (Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

● Familiarity and knowledge of operation of standard office equipment (telephone, copier, fax machine, etc.)

● Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping

● Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management

● Ability to demonstrate business communications skills (verbal, written, listening, reading)

● Ability to follow standard operating policies and procedures