Allegheny Health Network Looking for Administrative Assistant – Executive at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job supports an Executive and performs a wide range of secretarial and general office duties as assigned and ensures timely and accurate completion of assignments to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their manager in meeting operational objectives. Responsibilities include typing, word processing, proofreading, handling phone calls, maintaining and organizing files, copying, reviewing and distributing mail, greeting visitors, ordering supplies, scheduling calendars, and making travel arrangements. The incumbent organizes/expedites workflow and provides secretarial support, as required, to support the communication or presentation needs of the principal when not delegated elsewhere and edits documents for grammar and punctuation. Requires the continuous use of technical and business vocabulary and a detailed knowledge of organization operations, organizational procedures, and personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively. Display effective communication skills while performing the following functions. Interacting and responding, both written and verbally, with internal and external entities on behalf of assigned management.
• Provide secretarial services to the Executive and assigned staff. Perform typing, word processing transcribing and proofreading activities concerning correspondence, memoranda, schedules, reports, presentation materials and statistical information; maintains a communication flow by receiving and distributing correspondence via mail services or on-line communication networks; schedules reservations, meeting arrangements, conference rooms and audio/visual equipment as needed; receive visitors and telephone calls in a courteous and efficient manner, direct inquires to the appropriate staff based on an overall knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Compile various information and perform minor calculations as required for departmental reports. Maintain hardcopy and on-line correspondence and administrative files.
• Provide telephone coverage and screen telephone calls, letters, and/or visitors, answering routine questions.
• Review and prioritize information and inquires received for the consideration of the Executive, makes high-level contacts from both inside and outside the Corporation, and address and answer inquiries and solicitations, paying constant attention to formal clearance, procedural controls, and organizational sensitivity. Attend selected meetings in a non-participatory manner to take appropriate notes and conserve principal’s time while assuring familiarity with meeting developments.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of Secretarial or Administrative experience

Preferred

• Excellent typing, word processing and proofreading skills as well as a working knowledge of PC word processing, spreadsheet and graphic applications
• Possess the utmost of integrity in the discreet handling of confidential information
• Knowledge of corporate programs, policies, procedures and protocols

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% – 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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