Administrative Assistant I

Hugh Chatham Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant I for the Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center in High Point, NC. This full-time role supports the General Nursing Department, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with a pay range of $24.10–$36.15 per hour.

The position provides reception duties, calendar management, document creation, and data reporting, requiring strong confidentiality and office-automation skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of administrative support experience preferred.
• High School Graduate required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic to moderately complex administrative support including reception, scheduling, word processing, and file maintenance.
• Relieves department leadership of administrative duties to expedite workflow.
• Maintains confidential records and prepares reports within general instructions.

Skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Initiative

Communication

Professional demeanor

MS Office

Organization

Attention to detail

Document creation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department

34021 High Point Medical Center - House Supervisors

Department

34021 High Point Medical Center - House Supervisors

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Full time, Administrative Assistant I position to support General Nursing Department at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center in High Point, NC. Schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Summary

Provides basic to moderately complex administrative support, including reception, scheduling, word processing, document distribution, and file maintenance. Relieves department leadership and other staff of administrative details, using judgment and discretion to solve office problems and expedite workflow.

Major Responsibilities

• Schedules and maintains calendars for appointments, meetings, and travel.
• Assists with travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Organizes administrative aspects of meetings (agenda, site, food/beverage, technology, documents).
• Answers and screens calls, greets visitors, provides procedural information, and answers questions related to operational matters.
• Performs routine to moderately complex word processing and document creation. Make decisions on formatting and layout, editing for accuracy and consistency.
• Compiles reports, graphics, and statistical data. Creates reports under general instruction and displays data to support needs, including the generation of existing reports.
• Maintains filing systems and confidential records.
• Opens, reads, and prioritizes mail, initiating return correspondence as appropriate.
• Conducts basic research and analysis to support administrative needs.
• Operates and maintains office equipment; may order supplies as needed.

Experience And Education (minimum Required)

• Typically requires 1 year of administrative support experience
• High School Graduate

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Time management and prioritization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Initiative and independent problem-solving.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Organizational and multitasking abilities
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Ability to create and compile simple to moderately complex documents, reports, graphs/charts, and presentations

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Normal office environment; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and keyboard use.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.