Current job title: Administrative
Assistant
Industry: Healthcare
Department: Physician Network
Years worked in this industry: Less
than 1 year
Years worked in this department: Less
than 1 year
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department):
Multi-tasking and the ability to think outside the box
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 43
Typical work hours: 8:15 – 5:15 pm
Weekends or overtime hours: I work
almost every other Saturday and average about 9 hours of overtime per week
and yes I do get paid for it.
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.):
approx. $32,000.00 plus overtime
Benefits (direct or indirect): Paid
healthcare, tuition reimbursement, sick and vacation time, personal
holidays.
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
Endocrinologist – physician that specializes in internal secretion glands
Otolaryngologist – physician that specializes in ear and throat
Otorhinolaryngologist – physician that specializes in ear, nose, and
throat.
A typical day on the job: Organized
chaos.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: You are involved in various
decision making processes and have the ability to provide feedback.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Politics
Type of workspace/office:
cubicle
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position:
Physician Payroll
Employee Payroll
Meeting Organization
Answering Multi-phone line system
Provide support to all where needed
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Proficient knowledge of all Microsoft software
Ability to multi-task
Ability to be a team player
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Copier, Fax, Computer, Printer, Phone, Adding Machine, Typewriter
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Accounting, Public Relations, Marketing, Finance, Legal
Critical soft skills: Definitely good
communication, organizational skills, professional appearance.
Pace of this position: Fast…Very Fast
Geographical region: South U.S.
