Administrative Assistant

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties to assist with the planning, management, and coordination of the department's overall objectives.  Position is characterized by the need for initiative and the ability to problem solve.  Incumbent must be able to tactfully and effectively communicate hospital policies and procedures to employees, executives, consultants and other individuals both within and outside the hospital.

Qualifications

Three (3) years secretarial experience.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making abilities.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of business mathematics and business correspondence.

Typing requirements vary by department, see requisition for requirements.

Level of proficiency in the use and application of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) varies by department, see requisition for requirements.

Must be able to use dictation equipment.

PREFERRED: 

One (1) or two (2) years college education.

Successful completion of course in Medical Terminology.

Prior supervisory experience.

Prior health care experience.

Successful completion of Professional Secretary's Certification course.

 

Legal Services (additional)

Six (6) years secretarial experience with a lawyer.

Successful completion of recognized Legal Secretaries course.

Work Hours:

8 am - 4 pm