Administrative Assistant

Northside Hospital; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, an award-winning, state-of-the-art facility in the Atlanta area, is seeking an administrative professional to support planning, management and coordination of the department’s objectives. The position requires initiative and problem-solving ability, and the incumbent must communicate hospital policies and procedures effectively to staff, executives and external partners.

Responsibilities include performing a wide range of secretarial duties and ensuring smooth office

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; one year of work experience.
• Three years of secretarial experience.
• Typing requirements vary by department; refer to requisition for requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) varies by department; refer to requisition for requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties.
• Assist with planning, management, and coordination of department objectives.
• Communicate hospital policies and procedures to staff, executives and external partners.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Prioritization & organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education

1 year work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

2026-114078

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Performs a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties to assist with the planning, management, and coordination of the department's overall objectives. Position is characterized by the need for initiative and the ability to problem solve. Incumbent must be able to tactfully and effectively communicate hospital policies and procedures to employees, executives, consultants and other individuals both within and outside the hospital.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/License Or Certification Required

• High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), post-secondary education or (1) one year work experience.
• Three (3) years secretarial experience.
• Typing requirements vary by department, see requisition for requirements.
• Level of proficiency in the use and application of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) varies by department, see requisition for requirements.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/License Or Certification Preferred

• One (1) or two (2) years college education.
• Successful completion of course in Medical Terminology.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Prior health care experience.
• Successful completion of Professional Secretary's Certification course.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business mathematics and business correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to use dictation equipment.