Surgical Services Administrative Specialist

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Surgical Services. The role supports the department with calendar management, document preparation, data entry, and purchasing within budget constraints to ensure efficient operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong clerical skills, excellent communication, and experience in a health-related setting. 1–3 years of administrative experience is preferred, with an emphasis on accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree with experience preferred.
• 1–3 years minimum 3 years experience as an Administrative Secretary or Assistant is stated as a requirement/preference.
• Strong clerical/organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with office equipment and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level administrative support to the department.
• Schedules appointments, travel, and meetings for the service line management.
• Answers and screens telephone calls; manages calendars and distributes schedules.
• Prepares, maintains, files administrative records/documents; keeps minutes for committees.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Surgical Services. The role supports the department with calendar management, document preparation, data entry, and purchasing within budget constraints to ensure efficient operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong clerical skills, excellent communication, and experience in a health-related setting. 1–3 years of administrative experience is preferred, with an emphasis on accuracy and discretion.