Administrative Assistant- Duke Regional Nursing Administration

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a department or group of professionals. Regular hours Monday through Friday with a focus on resolving moderately complex administrative problems and maintaining records.

Responsibilities include calendar and email management, meeting logistics, preparing agendas and reports, coordinating interviews and onboarding, processing orders, and supporting accreditation, audits, and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two years of administrative support experience of increasing variety and/or complexity.
• Creatively uses PC and word processing and other office tools; thorough knowledge of department policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, email communications, meeting scheduling, and conference logistics.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, meeting minutes, and executive materials.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate scheduling, and onboarding support.
• Process purchase orders, supply orders, and procurement requests.
• Manage expense reconciliations, purchasing card transactions, and invoice processing.
• Monitor time and attendance records and process secondary payments.
• Coordinate office operations, including office supply ordering and administrative support.
• Support hospital committees and special programs through meeting coordination, ordering, and event logistics.
• Maintain organizational directories, tracking databases, and administrative records.
• Track employee licenses, certifications, mandatory education, and renewal requirements.
• Support accreditation, regulatory, audit, and compliance activities, including documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Maintain records and reports required for accreditation surveys and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, including DAISY and BEE Awards.
• Assist with patient complaint documentation, peer review processes, and quality reporting.
• Prepare executive and operational reports while managing confidential personnel and organizational information.
• Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Office software

Calendar management

Communication

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

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Administrative Assistant- Duke Regional Nursing Administration

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 272106

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27704

Date: Aug 29, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Job Summary

In support of a department or group of professionals, regularly required to resolve moderately complex (non-routine) administrative problems independently or with others. Problem resolution may include research. Tasks are typically diverse and advanced.

Hours:

Monday-Friday

Work Performed

In addition to tasks outlined in the Administrative Clerk description, examples of work at this level may typically include some combination of the following:

• Manage executive calendars, email communications, meeting scheduling, and conference logistics.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, meeting minutes, and executive materials.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate scheduling, and onboarding support.
• Process purchase orders, supply orders, and procurement requests.
• Manage expense reconciliations, purchasing card transactions, and invoice processing.
• Monitor time and attendance records and process secondary payments.
• Coordinate office operations, including office supply ordering and administrative support.
• Support hospital committees and special programs through meeting coordination, ordering, and event logistics.
• Maintain organizational directories, tracking databases, and administrative records.
• Track employee licenses, certifications, mandatory education, and renewal requirements.
• Support accreditation, regulatory, audit, and compliance activities, including documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Maintain records and reports required for accreditation surveys and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, including DAISY and BEE Awards.
• Assist with patient complaint documentation, peer review processes, and quality reporting.
• Prepare executive and operational reports while managing confidential personnel and organizational information.
• Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Creatively uses PC, word processing and other office tools. Thorough knowledge of department policies, procedures, and goals.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Education

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Two years of administrative support experience of increasing variety and/or complexity

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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