Job Details
Administrative Assistant
Overview
How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
The Administrative Assistant provides assistance utilizing secretarial support skills to maintain departmental operation. There wwill be some interaction with familes and insurance companies.
Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Administrative Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Schedules appointments, meetings or conferences for departmental personnel utilizing interdepartmental and/or hospital wide computerized scheduling systems.
- Files reports, prepares documents, and forwards correspondence.
- Coordinates special projects as instructed.
- Prioritizes call through screening process; transfers calls, records messages and delivers to appropriate personnel.
- Reviews and distributes daily mail correspondence to appropriate personnel.
- Takes and/or transcribes minutes of departmental meetings.
- Orders office supplies and maintains inventory.
- Maintains up-to-date departmental manuals and files.
- Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 15 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduate of accredited High School and/or Secretarial Program.
- A minimum of 4 years secretarial experience.
- Proficient in computer skills.
- Experience in health care or corporate sectors.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Graduate of Associate degree or higher.
- Experience in a medical setting is preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.