Department Assistant

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking an administrative/clerical professional to support a department with file maintenance, correspondence, and front-desk duties.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of admin/clerical experience, plus proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Typical hours run Monday–Thursday afternoons/evenings and Friday late morning; on-site work at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of administrative/clerical experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software required.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment typical of an administrative role.

Responsibilities

• File maintenance, photocopying, mail distribution and routing duties.
• Greet and assist people in person or by telephone.
• Direct calls to appropriate person or area and guide visitors to departments.
• Schedule meetings and perform data entry tasks as required.
• Work under close supervision with limited independent judgment.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Required Hours: Monday – Thursday: 12:45pm to 9:15pm and Friday: 11:45am – 8:15pm

Responsibilities

This position supports an entire department/unit and reports to Director level leadership. The focus of the position is generally on file maintenance, photocopying, mail distribution and similar routing duties. Also greets and assists people in person and/or over the telephone. Duties may include directing phone calls to appropriate person or area, and assisting and directing visitors to different department areas, scheduling meetings, and computer or data entry work will be required. Works under close supervision and generally requires little independent judgment. Many department specific duties may also be included.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of administrative/clerical experience Required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software programs utilized within the department Required
• 1 year Knowledge of secretarial and office administrative procedures, including the use and operation of standard office equipment, at a level generally acquired through at least of related experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital