Office Administrator - Department of Surgery

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is looking for a part-time administrative support specialist who will provide high-level administrative assistance in a busy office setting. Responsibilities include managing schedules, preparing reports, and supporting departmental functions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Candidates should possess advanced administrative knowledge and have a high school diploma along with significant experience in administration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 5 years of administrative experience in office or clinical setting required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic medical terminology is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental scheduling and coordinate travel.
• Perform advanced administrative tasks and maintain records.
• Prepare reports and assist with meetings and events.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of administrative and office management processes

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC

Job description

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage candidates of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, perspectives, sexes, backgrounds, and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview
This role is a recognized specialist that provides advanced administrative support.

Oversees departmental scheduling. Coordinates travel. Assists with the preparation of reports. Leads the work of others but does not have direct management responsibilities. Highest level individual contributor role (for non-executive level support). Demonstrates effective workload balance and ability to prioritize imperative work while meeting deadlines across remaining responsibilities.

This position is part-time - 4 hours per day - 10:00AM to 2:00PM, Monday through Friday. No remote work.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What you will do

• Clerical and Administrative Support
• Perform advanced administrative tasks including triage calls, coordination and scheduling. Respond to complex inquiries and assist stakeholders.
• Maintain systems, procedures, and methods for record keeping and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of for meetings, interviews, committees, conferences and calendars including schedules, agendas and minutes.
• Prepare presentations, letters, reports, memoranda, and related materials.
• Coordinate travel and expense approval.
• Assist with preparation of financial and quality reports.
• Office Maintenance
• Manage office supplies and order for the department.
• Manage the centralized email account for the department.
• Employee Support
• Maintain the departmental calendar, directory, timekeeping, and schedules.
• Update and provide new employee orientation for all new hires.
• Collaborate internally all new employee needs including network setup, program access, phones, keys, and physical space.
• Other duties and administrative support projects as required.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of administrative experience in office or clinical setting - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of administrative and office management processes, procedures, principles and best practices
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and protocols
• Basic knowledge HIPAA regulations
• Intermediate proficiency with electronic medical record software (EPIC)
• Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite-at any CHOP location, for any portion of time-must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

$27.35 - $34.19 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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