Administrative Assistant - Ochsner Baptist - Medsurg

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

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Required - 5 years of relevant experience.
Preferred - Related transaction processing experience in a healthcare setting.

• Knowledge of business management principles including operations, finance, audit, personnel, and resource management.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Provides general administrative support for the department and/or specific managers/directors within the department.

• Establishes and maintains good rapport and cooperative working relationships with representatives/vendors from external companies, co-workers, personnel from other departments, senior management personnel and physicians throughout the facility.

• Schedules and coordinates meetings and travel.

• Manages special projects for the department.

• Types and composes routine correspondence accurately, timely, and in the appropriate format.

• Develops and manages the department’s detailed service assignment schedule for staff physicians.

• Performs other related duties as required.