Administrative Assistant III

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Children's Mercy is a top pediatric hospital in Kansas City, recognized for eleven consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. The organization is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and serving its community. This Administrative Assistant III role provides general administrative support to a department, including composing correspondence, managing projects like database creation, coordinating travel, transcribing meeting minutes, preparing meeting materials, scheduling meetings, maintaining filing systems, and performing accounts payable/receivable activities. Children's Mercy emphasizes an inclusive and compassionate team environment, striving for a workplace that reflects the community and upholds core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. The hospital also has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccine policy and requires new employees to be vaccinated for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005, with medical and religious exemptions discussed with Human Resources. The organization is an EEO Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion, hiring individuals based on job skills, expertise, and ability to maintain professional relationships.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years experience

Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support to the department including composing and typing routine correspondence and/or reports
• Completing administrative projects such as creating and updating databases
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Records and transcribes assigned committee meeting minutes
• Provides assistance in preparing various materials for meetings
• Scheduling/coordinating meetings
• Maintaining department filing system
• Performing accounts payable/receivable activities
• Provides administrative and clerical support for department
• Operates and manages office communications, including telephone, FAX, and e-mail
• Performs accounting activities, creates expense reports, work orders, assists with capital equipment requests, and orders office supplies

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees