Administrative Assistant

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Help with scheduling and workflow

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Technical terminology

• Medical

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Judgement
• Adaptability
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program