Administrative Assistant

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary: The Administrative Assistant shall be primarily responsible to assist the leader with the organization and implementation of day-to-day activities, perform clerical and other administrative duties. This individual shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organizational skills, clerical skills, and interpersonal skills. The Assistant may perform projects such as, but not limited to; administrative reports, preparation and maintenance of confidential files, attendance at medical staff and other key hospital executive staff meetings, ordering of supplies, typing, data entry, and the office calendar. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education / Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required. Business School Graduate preferred. At least 3 years or greater hospital experience preferred. At least 2 years clerical experience required. License / Certification: none Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience.
• Strong communication and customer relation skills.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Busy environment with many interruptions and distractions.
Multiple tasks must be performed simultaneously.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)