Senior Secretary (Administrative) Job at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Cente

Overview

Senior Secretary (Administrative) role at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Summary

Performs complex clerical, administrative and general office duties; transcribes, types, maintains records and files; distributes mail; performs telephone reception; welcomes and directs on-site visitors; duplicates and distributes photocopies; routes faxes; reviews work assignments of various subordinate levels to enhance administrative support efforts and meet department objectives; participates in team or group office activities; performs the above duties in a complex and confidential environment requiring limited supervision with considerable latitude for utilizing judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe, type, maintain records and files; distribute mail; route faxes.
• Perform telephone reception; welcome and direct on-site visitors.
• Duplicate and distribute photocopies; manage workflow and assignments to support department objectives.
• Participate in team or group office activities and handle confidential information with limited supervision.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Promotional Qualification Requirement: One (1) year of permanent full-time service in a secretarial or related title allocated to a Grade 5 or above.

Open Competitive Qualification Requirement

• Associate’s degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time secretarial or related experience; or
• High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time secretarial or related experience.

Note Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare Administrative Experience – Prior experience in a hospital, medical office, or healthcare system environment, with knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare operations.
• Advanced Computer Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong Communication Abilities – Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with physicians, nurses, patients, and leadership teams.
• Professionalism & Customer Service Orientation – Demonstrated ability to interact courteously and effectively with staff, patients, families, and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.