The Planet Group is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Boston

Overview

Administrative Coordinator • 6-Month Contract • Boston, MA • Pay: $22-26/hr

Responsibilities

Provides complex administrative support in preparation and completion of all administrative duties and department projects. Responsible for various aspects of office operations including preparation of spreadsheets, charts, correspondence, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, maintaining office inventory, ordering supplies, taking minutes of meetings, sorting and distributing mail, responding to inquiries, triaging and routing calls, maintaining and updating contract database, assisting with new hire processing and other personnel related items.

Qualifications

• Must Haves: Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Business Management (or related field) plus 3 years related experience.
• Will consider equivalent combination of formal education and experience, i.e. HS/GED plus 5 years related experience.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree must have at least 1 year of administrative or office experience.
• Superior verbal/written English communication skills, including excellent grammatical, editing and proofreading skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Preferred: Experience in admitting, medical office, managed care, insurance or customer service environment preferred.