The Planet Group is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Providence

Job Description

Seeking an Administrative Assistant for a temporary role paying $20-$21/hr. This is a 3-month contract position based onsite in Providence, RI.

Pay: $20-21/hr

Must Haves:

• Thorough knowledge of supervisor’s areas of responsibility to serve as a resource and assist the nurse manager/department manager.
• High school diploma with at least one year of college or business school training in secretarial procedures.
• Three to four years of relevant work experience; familiarity with hospital or healthcare procedures and medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent secretarial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee clerical activities and assist with non-nursing administrative functions on the unit.
• Assist in supervising and educating secretarial staff.
• Serve as liaison to contractors and internal/external staff regarding departmental activities.
• Process purchase orders, assist with budgeting, facilitate correspondence, maintain records and manuals, and prioritize workload independently.
• Perform secretarial duties such as screening calls, typing, filing, and gathering data for reports.
• Attend departmental meetings and record minutes.