Administrative Assistant

Shepherd Center • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years . The Administrative Assistant performs administrative support services for an individual or department. This role allows for interaction and engagement with staff, patients, families volunteers and/or visitors across the Center, creating an exciting work environment. The Administrative Assistant must be an enthusiastic and organized individual.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant, Virtual Assistant or Office Admin Assistant
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent course work in business administration or related field preferred.
• Notary, or will obtain notary shortly within employment, if requested by Department Manager

Nice To Haves

• Experience as AA and/or facilities oversight preferred

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Plan meetings and take detailed minutes
• Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Update and maintain office policies and procedures
• Order office supplies
• Book travel arrangements
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general support to visitors and families
• Other Duties as Assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level