Department Assistant - Nursing Admin

Overview

This position supports an entire department/unit and reports to Director level leadership. The focus of the position is generally on file maintenance, photocopying, mail distribution and similar routing duties. It also greets and assists people in person and/or over the telephone. Duties include directing phone calls to the appropriate person or area, assisting and directing visitors to different department areas, scheduling meetings, and performing computer or data entry work.

The role works under close supervision and generally requires little independent judgment. Many department‑specific duties may also be included.

The responsibilities mirror those described in the overview, with a primary focus on maintaining files, photocopying, mail distribution, and routing duties. The individual will also greet and assist callers and visitors, direct phone calls to the appropriate person or area, coordinate visitor routing, schedule meetings, and conduct required computer or data entry tasks under close supervision. Additional department‑specific duties may be assigned.

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

• 1 year of administrative/clerical experience Required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs utilized within the department Required
• 1 year knowledge of secretarial and office administrative procedures, including the use and operation of standard office equipment, generally acquired through at least related experience Required

• None Required

Piedmont Henry Hospital