Hospital Administrative Assistant – Day Shift 7:00am-3:30pm

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a detail‑oriented Administrative Secretary to support the Environmental Services department with general office duties, typing, filing, and material prep. Knowledge of hospital programs, policies, and procedures is essential.

The position operates Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, with a 40-hour work week. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication, and handling confidential information with discretion are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; secretarial training preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general filing, typing, scheduling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs secretarial duties for the department and coordinates workflow.
• Greets and directs customers, patients, physicians, and staff.
• Answers phones and directs calls; schedules meetings and appointments.
• Types reports and documents; files and orders supplies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Clerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Discretion with confidential info

Flexibility

Independence / minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post high school secretarial training preferred

Tools

Telephone system

Copy/Fax machines

Filing systems

Calculator

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking a detail‑oriented Administrative Secretary to support the Environmental Services department with general office duties, typing, filing, and material prep. Knowledge of hospital programs, policies, and procedures is essential.

The position operates Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, with a 40-hour work week. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication, and handling confidential information with discretion are required.