Lab Administrative Assistant — Precise Support with Benefits

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Laboratory in Maryland is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily laboratory operations, providing administrative, clerical, and customer service support to laboratory leadership and staff.

The role involves coordinating communications, maintaining records, assisting with payroll and timecard administration, scheduling, and ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities are essential.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to laboratory leadership and staff.
• Prepare, edit, and maintain correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and departmental documentation.
• Answer and direct telephone calls, respond to inquiries, relay messages, and greet visitors professionally.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, and assist with scheduling activities.
• Maintain organized filing systems and departmental records in accordance with organizational standards.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and communications.
• Assist with payroll support functions, timecard administration, staff scheduling, and departmental documentation.
• Gather, organize, and manage information from verbal, written, and electronic sources.
• Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential information and sensitive records.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff and other departments to support operational goals.
• Participate in special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or vocational training

Job description

Meritus Medical Laboratory in Maryland is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily laboratory operations, providing administrative, clerical, and customer service support to laboratory leadership and staff.

The role involves coordinating communications, maintaining records, assisting with payroll and timecard administration, scheduling, and ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information.