Administrative Assistant | Perioperative Services | Memorial Hospital of South Bend at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Director. Performs a variety of administrative duties. Coordinates semi-complex special projects.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
  
  
  
  • MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
    
    
  
  
  • VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
    
    
  
  
  • SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in business, office procedures, secretarial courses or equivalent. At least five years of progressive secretarial experience is required.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills (i.e., data entry, word processing and spreadsheets). A basic understanding of database applications is desired. Demonstrates ability to type 40-50 wpm on a computer with 95% spelling accuracy.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates ability to read, write, understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
      
      
    
    
    • Requires the ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, calculator, fax machine, etc.) specific to the department's needs.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, patients, visitors, physicians and others.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates math skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, divide, use fractions and calculate percentages.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and certain undesirable patient care activities.
      
      
    
    
    • May be exposed to bio-hazards.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability, manual dexterity, and stamina (i.e. to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time, push wheelchairs/carts, lift objects weighing at least 20 pounds, etc) to perform the essential functions of the position.