Administrative Assistant

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs various routine clerical and administrative support duties as directed by Division / Department Management.

Scope of Work

The work is generally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; instructions or procedures cover major work tasks and refer unusual situations to the supervisor. The position is located in a hospital administrative office setting within TONHC and requires strong communication and multi-tasking skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create correspondence, reports, minutes, agendas, or memos from drafts, recordings, or verbal instruction.
• Photocopies, collates, and distributes documents.
• Prepare outgoing correspondence, including emails, faxes, and memos.
• Create spreadsheets and enter information into databases to meet reporting requirements.
• Maintain the inventory of office supplies and equipment; performs minor maintenance and repairs; arranges for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Receive, log, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Perform receptionist duties; greet and direct visitors; take and convey phone messages; provide information in response to requests from other employees and the public.
• Review and verify forms for completeness per established policies and procedures.
• Maintain individual and departmental calendars and appointments; coordinate and arrange meetings.
• Obtain travel information as required; make travel arrangements according to established policies and procedures; prepare required documents and submit for approval.
• Absorb time and attendance software and ensure timely submission of the time records.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and contribute to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of business writing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of records management and basic accounting procedures.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in coordinating multiple schedules, meetings, and events.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged, confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to type, enter data and verify the accuracy of information.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and two years' work experience in the clerical field, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience demonstrating the ability to perform this position's duties.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements

• Must type 40 WPM.
• Must demonstrate sixty percent proficiency in grammar, spelling, and math.
• Must obtain an Arizona Notary Public Commission certificate within six months of hire.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, the incumbent(s) may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham language and English as a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.