Department Assistant - MedSurg

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. Also greets and assists people in person and/or over the telephone. Duties may include directing phone calls to appropriate person or area, and assisting and directing visitors to different department areas, scheduling meetings, and computer or data entry work will be required. Works under close supervision and generally requires little independent judgment. Many department specific duties may also be included.

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. Also greets and assists people in person and/or over the telephone. Duties may include directing phone calls to appropriate person or area, and assisting and directing visitors to different department areas, scheduling meetings, and computer or data entry work will be required. Works under close supervision and generally requires little independent judgment. Many department specific duties may also be included.

Education

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

Work Experience

• 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, at a level generally acquired through at least of related experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required

Piedmont Fayette Hospital