Administrative Associate - FT - Day

Summary:

Responsible for performing various administrative, secretarial and clerical duties. Understands and follows the organization's policies, procedures and standards. Is an independent worker, meeting the day-to-day needs of the Department. Participates in the department's and organization�s performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Greets visitors, directs visitors appropriately; maintains the communication flow of the office. 
2. Prepares reports, memos, correspondence, meeting minutes, special projects, etc. 
3. Reviews and edits all written materials. 
4. Copies and distributes all forms of communication to patients, physicians, and hospital staff as directed. 
5. Answers the telephone in a professional manner; screens calls, takes messages, directs calls appropriately. 
6. Sorts, logs and distributes all incoming mail; identifies mail that needs immediate attention. 
7. Maintains an organized, efficient filing system.
8. Records, prepares and distributes meeting minutes. 
9. Orders supplies and printing weekly. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. 
10. Interacts professionally with all visitors, within the department/office and with other departments. 

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Working Conditions:

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
• Company: Danbury Hospital
• Org Unit: 248
• Department: Environmental Services
• Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.97 - $35.21 Hourly