Administrative Assistant - Ophthalmology

Geisinger; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Geisinger Health System seeks an administrative professional to support the department director with organizational and communication tasks at Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine. The role involves answering calls, organizing meetings, preparing reports and presentations, and providing direct support to the office.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, coordinating schedules, reconciling expenses, and assisting with projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Strong communication and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support department leadership with organizational and communication tasks.
• Answer and direct phone calls, organize meetings and schedules.
• Prepare reports and presentations, reconcile expense reports, and assist with projects.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Office Administration

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Supports department director through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures. May direct and lead the work of others. Daily responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls, organizing meetings and schedules, producing and distributing correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, reconciling expense reports, assisting with projects, and providing other direct administrative support to the assigned office. Reporting structure: Director

Job Duties:

• Supports managers and department staff through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
• May direct and lead the work of others.
• Daily responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls, organizing meetings and schedules, producing and distributing correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, reconciling expense reports, assisting with projects, and providing other direct administrative support to the assigned office.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years - Related work experience

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Office Administration, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.