Administrative Assistant II Research

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide routine administrative and secretarial support under moderate supervision for a department.

You will coordinate scheduling, arrange travel, prepare spreadsheets and presentations, take minutes, answer calls, and manage supplies and equipment. The role requires 2–3 years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and proficiency in MS Office; hybrid work location at 850 Boylston Street and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Provides routine administrative and secretarial support under moderate supervision.
• Coordinates scheduling and travel arrangements; prepares spreadsheets and presentations.
• Handles correspondence, answers and transfers phone calls, and assists with minutes.
• Maintains schedules and supports department operations.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence.
• Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Manage schedules, arrange appointments and itineraries.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, conference calls, and complete expense reports.
• Answer and transfer phone calls; transcription and proofreading tasks as needed.

Skills

Administrative

Secretarial

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Specializes in providing routine administrative and secretarial support as directed and under moderate supervision, for an individual, group, or department.

Responsibilities may include coordination and scheduling, supplies and equipment ordering, meeting minutes, correspondence, Answer and transfer phone calls, prepare spreadsheets and presentations.

Manage schedules, coordinate travel, conference calls, payroll and transcription. This is an intermediate-level support role.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence.


• Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations.


• Manage schedules, arrange appointments and itineraries.


• Coordinate meetings, travel, conference calls, and complete expense reports.


• Answer and transfer phone calls.


• May perform transcription and proofread and edit literature, prepare applications for department.


• Remain knowledgeable of business unit policies.


• May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature.


• Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Administrative Assistant or Secretarial Experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with office procedures and equipment i.e. filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.


• Proficiency in MS Office.


• Ability to proofread and edit written documents.


• Ability to use phone system.


• Managing one's own time and the time of others.


• Strong verbal & written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills.


• Ability to use standard office equipment.


• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

850 Boylston Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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