Administrative Assistant

JOB LOCATION – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital JOB SHIFT – Day shift Job Purpose Primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is the performance of duties such as typing, filing, copying, dictation, minutes, scheduling meetings and interfacing effectively with System staff and the community. Maintain computer database for department studies and perform database statistical analysis studies.

Manage time and attendance records within the time and attendance database. Position Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; post high school, a commercial or business background and additional vocational or specialized training preferred. Associated Degree preferred. Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes: Superior PC skills required; basic knowledge of fiscal operations.

One (1) to three (3) years experience in office procedures including telephone answering, filing, typing, minutes, dictation and organizational skills preferred. Computer literacy is necessary; Business background helpful. Experience in health care setting beneficial; two (2) to five (5) years exposure to similar work setting preferred.

Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, results oriented. Able to interact positively with people from all departments, vendor representatives, and peers. Excellent customer service/communication skills. Acute attention to details and accuracy. Self-directed, motivated, versatile individual.