Administrative Assistant

Baptist Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note
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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

The Administrative Assisant provides administrative support to one or more executives (President, COO, CFO, CNE, CNO or VP) in order to facilitate Facility/System functions/operations. Must (a) function with minimal direction, discretion (confidentiality); (b) demonstrate independent judgment; (c) possess excellent organizational skills; and (d) have exceptional verbal/written communication skills. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Organizes daily activities to eliminate unnecessary disruption of executives’ workday and to facilitate smooth office operations/activities
• Acts as a liaison between executives and other staff members, vendors, physicians, patients and patients’ family members
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and patients’ family members
• Maintains accurate appointment/meeting calendar
• Coordinates, organizes and plans events (meetings, retreats) including travel, lodging and activities
• Performs basic information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting as directed
• Assists in developing, preparing/editing correspondence (i.e., memos, letters); and/or reports
• Assists in developing and/or updating departmental policies, procedures, job descriptions, etc.
• Screens telephone calls and appropriately handles calls regarding patient, family and/or physician concerns; greets visitors in a friendly and timely fashion
• Maintains an orderly, up-to-date filing system and is able to readily retrieve documents
• Assists other Executives during the absence of their administrative support person
• Performs general office duties such as handling incoming/outgoing correspondence, prioritizing in order of urgency/importance to facilitate processing; order supplies, publications; subscription renewals, etc.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION
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High School Graduate or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION
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Associates Degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
: 7 years as an administrative secretary in a professional business setting
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
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Experience in healthcare environment

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a…