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Administrative Assistant - Critical Care

St. Tammany Health System · Covington, LA · 1 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain—a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

About the Role

Provides administrative support to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing, Critical Care Services, and management team consisting of Directors and RN Supervisors, taking directions from the AVP. Demonstrates competence in organization, maintaining documents relevant to Critical Care Services, handling multiple tasks, production of minutes, written and oral communication skills, and a professional appearance and attitude. Responsible for the upkeep of department standards and protocols.

Schedule

  • Scheduled weekly hours: 40
  • Work shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Requirements

  • Three years of experience in clerical and administrative duties with minimum direct supervision
  • Advanced computer skills including spreadsheets
  • Typing speed of 60 words per minute
  • Discretion to handle confidential information
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of hospital employees and patients
  • Ability to think quickly and solve problems that arise
  • Attention to detail and excellent organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and multitask
  • Knowledge of critical care safety and regulatory compliance issues

Qualifications

  • Medical terminology and previous experience in the healthcare field preferred

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to:

  • Standing, sitting, or walking for long periods of time
  • Lifting at least 50 pounds

Physical effort required:

  • Constant (67%–100%): handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
  • Frequently (34%–66%): lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching
  • Occasionally (1%–33%): climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crawling

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