As a senior-level administrative assistant, oversees or provides comprehensive administrative support within one or more major functions (e.g. large medical department, executive suite or similar-level area). Independently composes, and prepares non-routine correspondence, scheduling, and coordinates complex meetings. Gathers and analyzes data to develop non-routine reports, and develops preliminary budget recommendations, projections and forecasts. Anticipates department’s and managements’ needs, and takes initiate to develop action plans to meet those needs. Acts independently when dealing with patients or outside customers on sensitive matters, determines the true nature of problems and/or concerns and recommends course of action to resolve. May be responsible to train; provide direction or delegate tasks to less senior assistants.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Education: Associates degree or equivalent
Experience: minimum of 7 years of administrative support experience. Must have additional formal clerical and PC training.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies/procedures; basic knowledge of the specialized field in order to complete task/projects, approve transactions (e.g. forms processing, payroll or purchasing), or resolve non-routine administrative problems. Advise and determine applicable policy, procedures and requirements (e.g., recommend procedures to improve efficiency of forms processing).
Mastered proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.). Proficiency using databases and graphics software.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to see “the big picture” in order to be a primary resource to others and for department.
Strong attention to detail. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology for transcription.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of staff, physicians, medical professionals, patients, visitors and other Hospital personnel, in order to relay and obtain information. Considerable tact and discretion for dealing with sensitive and confidential information, and for daily interactions with high level contacts inside and outside the organization.
Strong analytical skills to compile, research, and analyze data from multiple sources, and prepare statistics to develop recommendations and reports.
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