Administrative Secretary - Orthopedics

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits day one

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-tax savings plans

Life and disability coverage

401(k) plan with Geisinger contributes

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Family-friendly support

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is seeking a detail‑oriented administrative professional to perform varied secretarial and office duties, including transcribing, scheduling, correspondence, and file management. This full‑time role requires strong computer literacy and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy office.

You will join a collaborative team, support meetings, manage supplies, and ensure adherence to Geisinger policies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related work experience.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical, administrative and general office duties.
• Transcribes, word processes, triages calls, composes emails.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Maintains files and orders supplies.
• Schedules internal meetings and coordinates rooms and catering.
• Prepares background materials and assists with special projects.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Office Administration

Working Independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Performs varied secretarial and administrative duties.

Job Duties

• Performs clerical, administrative and general office duties that may include: transcribing, word processing, triaging phone calls, composing email correspondence, prioritizing schedules.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail.
• Maintains files.
• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Schedules internal meetings, meeting rooms, equipment, catering as requested.
• Assembles necessary background materials as requested.
• Participates in team meetings; prepares agenda and handouts.
• Sets priorities and organizes and coordinates office responsibilities.
• Assists with the coordination and monitoring of special projects as assigned.
• 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

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, full time, 40 hours a week.

Required Experience

1 year of related work experience.

Education Requirement

Must hold HS diploma or GED.

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

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

Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Skills

Communication, Computer Literacy, Office Administration, Working Independently

Our Purpose & Values

• Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affir… Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.