Administrative Assistant (AA) - Med Specialty - Covington/Mandeville

Job Duties

• Provides general administrative support for the department and/or specific managers/directors within the department.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and travel.
• Manages special projects for the department.
• Types and composes routine correspondence accurately, timely, and in the appropriate format.
• Develops and manages the department’s detailed service assignment schedule for staff physicians.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of business management principles including operations, finance, audit, personnel, and resource management.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Work Experience

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Related transaction processing experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Moderate Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
• The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms.
• There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.