Administrative Assistant Lab

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

5h • $37,440 - $52,187 • Onsite

About The Position

Meritus Medical Laboratory is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the laboratory department. This position provides administrative, clerical, and customer service support to laboratory leadership and staff. The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in maintaining efficient office operations, coordinating communications, managing records, and supporting departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of administrative or office experience; additional education may be substituted for experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, vocational training, or other post-secondary education.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory, or clinical environment.
• Experience supporting departmental leadership and managing administrative processes.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with business software and office technology.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to create, edit, and manage professional business communications and records.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to laboratory leadership and staff.
• Prepare, edit, and maintain correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting materials, and departmental documentation.
• Answer and direct telephone calls, respond to inquiries, relay messages, and greet visitors professionally.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, and assist with scheduling activities.
• Maintain organized filing systems and departmental records in accordance with organizational standards.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and communications.
• Assist with payroll support functions, timecard administration, staff scheduling, and departmental documentation.
• Gather, organize, and manage information from verbal, written, and electronic sources.
• Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential information and sensitive records.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff and other departments to support operational goals.
• Participate in special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED