Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for diverse and confidential administrative and technical duties. This position independently plans, organizes and coordinates activities to ensure efficient and effective work flow. The Assistant schedules and manages meetings and relationship development among departments, special functions, projects or presentations, travel and assists with budget process and monitoring revenue and expenses. The Administrative Assistant serves as liaison with internal and external customers and provides support for the division as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Schedules and coordinates arrangements for a variety of meetings. Coordinates room and food arrangements, agenda and required materials. Records, publishes and maintains meeting minutes that accurately reflect the discussions/outcomes.

• Provides support for leaders as assigned (e.g. telephone coverage, mail processing, etc.). Maintains accurate information and communicates promptly the messages requiring immediate attention. Assists with daily activities, such as schedules, correspondence, documents, special reports, etc., to ensure the effective and efficient operation of their office. Advises leaders of significant and unexpected variances. Serves as a resource/liaison for internal and external staff.

• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload. Accepts responsibility to make these decisions and is held accountable. Maintains records, compiles statistical data and coordinates appropriate action on tasks, special documents and reports requiring routine or periodic revisions, renewal and/or distribution. Ensures that invoices are handled appropriately and within the required timeframe.

• Coordinates travel arrangements in a cost-effective way, i.e., air and hotel reservations, workshop registration, expense monies, etc. Monitors expenses related to travel, education and licensure.

• Completes and monitors time and attendance activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Category

Occasional Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record

Drivers License - Current State Licensed

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Education & Experience
Degree/Diploma

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Associate's

Business

Or

Associate's

Related Field

Preferred

Experience

Required/Preferred

A minimum of 2 years of related experience

Required
Knowledge & Skills
Title

Required/Preferred

Demonstrates the ability to use various software programs.

Required

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Required

Demonstrates proficient computer skills with a high degree of accuracy - variety of computer tasks.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.

Required

Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Frequently (34-66%)

Stand

Occasionally (5-33%)

Walk

Occasionally (5-33%)

Stoop/Bend

Occasionally (5-33%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Not Applicable

Crawl

Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Continuously (>67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Sedentary (
Carry

Sedentary (
Push/Pull

Sedentary (
Slide/Transfer

Not Applicable
Working Conditions
Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment

Hazardous Drug Exposure

Fit Testing Required

Not Applicable

No

No