Administrative Assistant IV; L

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601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department: 500109 Sterile Processing Department

Work Shift:

UR
- Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range: $21.36 - $29.90

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and financial support to the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) leadership team. This role is responsible for coordinating payroll processes, managing purchasing and invoice reconciliation, supporting HR functions including job postings and employee status changes, maintaining departmental compliance tracking (FMLA, traveler contracts, training pay), and supporting leadership scheduling and operational coordination.
The position plays a critical role in ensuring the administrative operations of SPD run efficiently, supporting a department that directly impacts operating room readiness, patient safety, and hospital procedural services.

• Provide administrative support to SPD leadership, including meeting coordination, calendar management, and interview scheduling.
• Coordinate leadership schedules including maintaining 6-week on-call schedules and time-off tracking.
• Maintain departmental tracking tools and records stored in shared systems (Box, Excel trackers).
• Coordinate room reservations and logistics for departmental meetings and interviews.
• Order and maintain departmental supplies, including office materials, printer supplies, and operational forms.

• Process purchasing requests and requisitions through the P2P system, including blanket purchase orders and capital requests.
• Track departmental purchase orders and monitor balances, expirations, and funding levels.
• Initiate change orders when PO funds are depleted or nearing expiration.
• Process vendor invoices and resolve match exceptions in purchasing systems.
• Coordinate ordering of departmental supplies and operational materials.

• Process payroll for SPD leadership across multiple payroll cycles (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly).
• Enter special payroll items such as on-call hours and other approved pay adjustments.
• Monitor and track flex days and leadership time-off schedules.
• Assist leadership with payroll documentation and timekeeping accuracy.

• Manage job postings in Workday including new positions and replacement requisitions.
• Coordinate employee status changes including terminations, job reposting, and administrative updates.
• Maintain internal employee records and trackers including attendance and staffing rosters.
• Assist with employee reimbursement processes for professional certifications.
• Coordinate pay adjustments for new certifications and training differentials in collaboration with HR and payroll teams.

• Maintain departmental FMLA tracking and update usage records based on payroll reports.
• Track employee leave status including STD, FMLA, and work restrictions for leadership awareness.
• Maintain traveler contract records, including contract timelines and attendance tracking.
• Coordinate  requests and administrative onboarding needs for traveler staff.

• Process training pay adjustments for…