ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - TEMP (REQ 3826)

This will be a Temporary Contract for up to 6 months within our Administration department.

POSITION PURPOSE:

All South Peninsula Hospital employees are responsible and accountable for supporting our mission and vision, and are expected to represent the best interests of our organization, with a positive attitude at all times.

The Administrative Assistant’s primary purpose is to provide general administrative support for the Administration Office.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
The Administrative Assistant will assist with and handle duties assigned by the Senior Management and the Executive Administrative Assistant. The individual should be efficient and comfortable being a member of a team, with the ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support. Critical thinking is essential in this position. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, good at problem-solving and prioritization, and organized.

• Proficiency in MS Office, to include experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
• Exceptional communication skills
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: 

Education:
High school diploma plus experience as an administrative assistant or related work.
Work Experience:
Previous office experience is required and familiarity with hospitals is preferred.

ENVIRONMENT:
South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22 bed critical access hospital and 28 bed long-term care facility with a nine bed Emergency Department located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. The environment is generally pleasant, clean and well maintained. The position requires walking, sitting for prolonged periods, stooping, and standing. Generally, physical demands are light and most work is performed inside. Working hours may fluctuate based on the demands of the work.