Administrative Assistant - Surgery - Part Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support its Surgery department. This part-time role involves providing essential clerical and reception duties, ensuring the smooth operation of the office. You'll be responsible for scheduling meetings, managing communications, and maintaining important records. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values collaboration and efficiency, and contribute to impactful healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year previous secretarial experience in a senior executive setting.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support, including scheduling and coordination.
• Responsible for maintaining security of confidential information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Typing (45-55 wpm)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Surgery - Part Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
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Keck Medicine of USC
Hospital
Los Angeles, California

Provides administrative/secretarial support, including, but not limited to, scheduling and coordination of meetings/seminars/travel, coordinating priorities throughout the day, perform independent and collaborative projects as needed.

The Nursing Office Administrative Assistant performs clerical and reception duties that support the functioning of the Operating room.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for typing and proofing a variety of materials, e.g., correspondence, memos, reports, charts, grants, etc., as assigned.
• Responsible for editing copying and appropriately disseminating the aforementioned materials.
• Responsible for answering the telephone /screen calls and taking messages or relaying information and assisting callers within scope of authority.
• Maintains Nursing Policies and Procedures; assures are in correct format for committees; ensures routing of P&Ps to administrative and medical staff committees for approvals; assures up to date P&Ps are routed for posting on hospital Intranet.
• Works collaboratively with Chair of Nursing Operations Council in this regard.
• Maintain Nursing Administration records/files as appropriate.
• Ensures accuracy of Daily (DSR) and bi-weekly Kronos for assigned cost centers.
• Responsible for coordinating schedule, including arranging meetings and appointments for Chief Nursing Officer.
• Responsible for providing research and administrative support to special projects, preparing data and follow-up projects as directed.
• Responsible for coordination and confirmation of travel arrangements, including lodging and airline and/or automobile reservations, preparation of travel authorization forms and expense reports as directed.
• Responsible for maintaining security of information: e.g. patient medical records, hospital financial information, salary, staff and legal information in a confidential nature.
• Responsible for processing inquiries from patients, their families, and the general public by assessing the urgency of the situation and suggesting appropriate referrals or informing the appropriate Administrative Representative(s)when the situation warrants his/her attention.
• Takes minutes of various meetings and special events; prepares draft and final agenda; notification of meeting participants; room scheduling; meal arrangements; and other preparations as required by the nature of the event.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req High school or equivalent

• Req 1 year Previous secretarial experience in senior executive setting, preferably in a healthcare facility.

• Req Typing 45-55 words per minute.
• Req Ability to operate a computer terminal, Microsoft Office software programs.
• Req Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately with people.
• Req Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with many people in a constantly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Specialized/technical training Training in secretarial science and word processing.
• Pref Medical terminology preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $34.18. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

REQ20161039 Posted Date: 04/03/2025
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