Administrative Assistant - Respiratory Therapy

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC invites applications for an Administrative Assistant in Respiratory Therapy. In this role you will support a department of professionals, handling complex documents, coordinating schedules, and serving as a trusted liaison for internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of administrative experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two years of administrative support experience.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex documentation, reports, charts, and spreadsheets as required.
• Coordinate special projects and research budget variances.
• Develop advanced presentation materials.
• Prioritize and resolve inquiries by phone, email, or in person.
• Schedule and maintain calendars and travel itineraries; coordinate arrangements.

Skills

PC literacy

Office tools

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Administrative Assistant - Respiratory Therapy

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 270284

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Jul 19, 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 University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

General 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.

• 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:
• Independently prepare more complex documentation, reports, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets at designate intervals and as requested.
• Coordinate special projects. Research budget variance and follow up to resolve issues.
• Develop advanced presentation materials.
• Prioritize and resolve inquiries (phone, e-mail, in person).
• Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries, and coordinate related arrangements.
• Function as a liaison between the department and external groups.
• Explain policy/procedures to other parties based on knowledge of the company and department guidelines.
• Collect, compile and analyze moderately complex data and information.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Creatively uses PC, word processing and other office tools. MS programs include outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Thorough knowledge of department policies, procedures, and goals.
• Administrative Assistant in a hospital setting is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

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

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas- an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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