Administrative Assistant

Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare is a small pediatric sub-acute hospital with 45 patients. We are the ONLY long-term care hospital dedicated entirely to children. Our residents' ages range from newborn to 21 years of age and we are dedicated to enriching the health and quality of life for our kids. We are always striving to meet the medical, developmental, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of our kids. Be part of a TEAM that passionately cares for the ongoing improvement of our residents. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to become a part of our facility's team.

Position Description:

This position provides direct administrative support to the Administrator. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining manuals, preparing reports and publications, performing typing, and filing.

Reports to the Administrator. A moderate degree of supervision

• Knowledge: Knowledge of corporate-level reporting and correspondence is required. Must have knowledge of Windows-based computer systems and Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Education/Training: Minimum of a high school diploma. AA degree in business or related college-level coursework is desired.
• Experience: A minimum of two years experience as an administrative assistant is required. Experience in healthcare or a subacute environment is preferable.

• Reading, writing, and verbal skills.
• Lifting requirements: Generally not lifting or carrying objects that weigh greater than 45 pounds.
• Must be able to discern colors.
• Physical skills necessary to operate equipment:
• A. Must be able to stand, reach in all directions, lift and carry objects.
• B. Must have fine motor skills.
• Must have 20/20 vision (correction devices allowed) and be able to appropriately read patient information, posted materials, and other written information
• Must hear (correctional devices allowed) and comprehend well enough to give and receive information for appropriate completion of duties.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and listen in English with a skill level essential for communication in a management position.
• Must have normal physical stamina.
• Must be able to bend and twist.
• Must have full use of both hands.
• Must be able to walk intermittently.

• Demonstrated ability to work and function with chronically ill patients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an appropriate level of emotional control with all patient groups; make appropriate safe decisions in critical situations.
• Have the ability to maintain an attitude situationally appropriate; trustworthy, friendly, cooperative, supportive of good customer satisfaction.

• Personal computer
• Copier
• Fax machine
• Postage meter
• 10-key adding machine