Administrative Assistant - Med Surg bei Licking Memorial Health Systems

Administrative Assistant

Medical Surgical

icking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Summary

Position is responsible for supporting the Inpatient Medical Surgical Managers.  Includes but not limited to organizing staff meetings, typing minutes, inputting data, updating policy/procedures, serving as department document controller, preparing payroll for approvals, and other general administrative duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, verbal and written – must be able to professionally
  interact with members of the hospital's management team, including senior
  leadership
• Provide Education Support for the department
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently
• Exercise discretion, judgment, initiative, and problem-solving ability
• Work independently
• Proficiently operate various office equipment, including telephone, computer, printer/copier
  use, navigate and search electronic medical records, in order to efficiently
  complete tasks managed by this position.

Requirements

• Advanced computer skills – Experience with MIDAS and Microsoft Office are a plus, particularly
  Excel
• Minimum requirement, high school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree in related field preferred
• Working in a healthcare setting required.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.