Administrative Assistant - Critical Care

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking an administrative professional to support the AVP of Nursing and the Critical Care leadership team.

You will manage documents, draft minutes, and ensure smooth operations within the department, while presenting a professional appearance and handling multiple tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining department standards, coordinating with Directors and RN Supervisors, and ensuring timely completion of administrative duties in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical/administrative experience with minimal supervision.
• Advanced computer skills including spreadsheets; typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Ability to handle confidential information and build rapport with hospital staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the AVP of Nursing, Critical Care Services, and Directors/ RN Supervisors.
• Draft and produce meeting minutes; manage department documents and standards.
• Maintain organization and adherence to department protocols; assist management with tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Admin experience

Typing 60 wpm

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Problem solving

Healthcare terminology

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm

Summary of the Job:

Provides administrative support to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing, Critical Care Services, and management team consisting of Directors and RN Supervisors, taking directions from the AVP. Demonstrates competence in organization, maintaining documents relevant to Critical Care Services, handling of multiple tasks, production of minutes, written and oral communication skills and a professional appearance and attitude. Responsible for the upkeep of department standards and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in clerical and administrative duties with minimum direct supervision.
• Experience in advanced computer skills including spreadsheets, and typing speed of 60 words per minute.
• Must possess the necessary discretion to deal with confidential information, have the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of hospital employees and patients
• Must be able to think quickly, often solving problems that arise. Attention to details, and excellent organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and multi-tasks.
• Knowledge of critical care safety and regulatory compliance issues
• Medical terminology and previous experience in the healthcare field preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crawling

EMPLOYMENT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.