The Administrative Assistant I exercises judgment and decision-making in complex clerical service, including: completing a series of complex statistical and financial processing activities of a clerical nature; providing data entry and word processing/typing services; providing assistance with the modification and maintenance of electronic and paper information filing/retrieval methods, systems and/or formats; performing reception and scheduling activities; providing functional supervision to lower-classified clerical position; performing additional clerical functions, as assigned; performing cross-functional support functions; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent
- Completion of a recognized post secondary office systems operations program at the certificate level or equivalent
- Working knowledge of PHS and EPR required
- Previous administrative office experience
- Previous on-the-job computer/word processing, database and spreadsheet software experience
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good telephone, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards
- Ability to work effectively unsupervised
- Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and standards
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Experience in a Microsoft Office software environment preferred
