Healthcare Administrative Specialist - Scheduling & Projects

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, travel, and expense reporting, and serve as a departmental contact. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication in a healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will have high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with healthcare operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business management principles including operations, finance, audit, personnel, and resource management.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support for the department and/or specific managers/directors within the department.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and cooperative working relationships with representatives/vendors from external companies, co-workers, personnel from other departments, senior management personnel and physicians throughout the facility.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and travel.
• Manages special projects for the department.
• Types and composes routine correspondence accurately, timely, and in the appropriate format.
• Develops and manages the department’s detailed service assignment schedule for staff physicians.

Skills

Business management

Computers & software

Communication

Organization & time management

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, travel, and expense reporting, and serve as a departmental contact. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication in a healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will have high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with healthcare operations is preferred.