Administrative Assistant | UMC Neurosurgery | UMC Physicians

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Summary
Title: Administrative Assistant, Executive UMCP
Department: UMC Neurosurgery

Description: 
We are looking for a dedicated full-time team member with a passion for helping others to join our dynamic and fast-paced team at UMC Physicians. This position is responsible for assisting supervisor(s) with daily activities and projects performing a variety of clerical duties.  
 
Preferred Characteristics:
• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant’s heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8AM-5PM Monday – Thursday, 8AM-12PM Friday

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Job Specific Responsibilities 
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: 
• Coordinates calendars, meetings, and conferences: Develops trip itineraries, prepares presentation materials, and arranges travel for executives. 
• Completes expense and mileage reports: Ensures accurate financial documentation for executives. 
• Prepares and proofs documents: Including correspondence, memos, meeting notices, agendas, charts, presentation slides, handouts, forms, and spreadsheets. 
• Greets visitors and answers phone calls: Takes messages and sets up conference calls for executives. 

Additional Responsibilities:
Additional duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel). 

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma, typing speed of 30 wpm, high attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Relevant experience in administrative support, preferably at the executive level. 

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships:
Communicates objectives, tasks, and decisions on behalf of executives to staff. Collaborates with other departments and external contacts. 
 
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Work area is in an office environment, well lit, and subject to varying indoor temperatures. 

Physical Capabilities:
Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, talking on a phone, and working on a computer. Essential hearing and near vision acuity required. Should be able to lift up to 20 pounds, push, pull, and stooping required at times. 

Limitations and disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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