This position serves as administrative assistant to the Department Leader  The position also provides secretarial and clerical assistance to managers, including correspondence, taking and transcribing minutes, notes and reports, and scheduling meetings, etc.  Among other duties, this position greets the public, answers telephones, and responds to patient and physician problems and complaints.  Position is responsible for coordinating the Committees as assigned. 

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Education preferred: Associate degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: Minimum of three to five years experience as secretary required, preferably in a hospital setting.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and managers regarding sensitive and often complicated issues. Must be able and willing to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet software, e-mail, copy machines, fax machines, microfiche readers and basic audiovisual equipment

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named \"One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.\" From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

 

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-homeBenefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefitsEducation & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/educationLife In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al