Administrative Assistant - Neurosurgery Center - Days

MCVP MCV Associated Physicians (DBA); United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health Administrative Assistant position providing confidential secretarial and administrative support. Responsibilities include data entry, scheduling meetings, generating minutes, and handling invoices and purchase orders to assist procurement.

The role supports accounts payable and maintains financial records with accuracy and discretion. The position generally works a day shift, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of secretarial/administrative office experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and e-mail/calendaring.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; postsecondary coursework preferred in Business or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support including data entry and coordination.
• Schedule meetings and generate meeting minutes; manage scheduling and information flow.
• Process purchase orders, vendor invoices, and related payments; support accounts payable records.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Office communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post High School coursework in Business/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email/Calendaring

Job description

The Administrative Assistant provides confidential secretarial and administrative support to include data entry and coordination, mailings, general tasks, schedule meetings and generate meeting minutes. This role researches and resolves to invoice and payment issues related to purchase orders and vendor invoices; enters purchase orders into system to assist in procurement of equipment, software and services; tracks and monitors purchase orders; updates and maintains records of financial transactions and vendor contracts; and other support activities as requested ensuring the smooth flow of work through the department. This role also performs fiscal, bookkeeping and accounting-related duties in preparing and maintaining fiscal, accounts payable related records and reports. Represents the department, therefore requiring a high degree of communication, accountability and responsibility. The Administrative Assistant ensures that activities, meetings and events are scheduled accurately; provides timely information to assist with scheduling; and handles urgent and sensitive information on a daily basis, while maintaining office confidentiality. This role performs various duties that require independent discretion and judgment, accuracy, orderliness and timeliness, all within established guidelines and procedures. This role also requires the learning, knowledge, and application of VCUHS policies and procedures. This position may have a dual reporting line.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of two (2) years of previous secretarial/administrative work experience in an office setting Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications and e-mail/calendaring Experience PREFERRED: Three (3) years of previous secretarial/administrative work experience in an office setting Previous experience in an academic health care setting

Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Post High School coursework in Business, Accounting or closely related field

Independent action(s) required: Independently performs administrative and secretarial duties Seeks guidance and direction from supervisor when needed Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Generally works day shift, Monday through Friday, but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organizational needs. Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range $17.25 - $26.39 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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