Administrative Assistant

SMG School of Healthcare is looking for an Administrative Assistant to assist in our Merrillville office. The ideal candidate will exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and have an ability to take initiative, prioritize daily tasks and have a positive attitute and team spirit. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure your success in this multi-faceted role.

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Administrative Assistant Job Responsibilities:

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• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.

• Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.

• Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.

• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.

• Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.

• Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.

• Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Provides information by answering questions and requests.

• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Administrative Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

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• Reporting Skills

• Administrative Writing Skills

• Microsoft Office Skills

• Managing Processes

• Organization

• Analyzing Information

• Professionalism

• Problem Solving

• Supply Management

• Inventory Control

• Verbal Communication

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Education and Experience Requirements

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• High school diploma or equivalent education required

• 1 year of administrative assistant experience

• Knowledge of appropriate software including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance