Administrative Coordinator- Vaccine Research

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

2d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support for leadership positions and a division or department by coordinating administrative work, projects and staff. Performs various administrative functions requiring in-depth knowledge of departmental programs, operations and services and hospital policies and procedures, and division Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP). This is an on-site position.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
3-5 years related work experience required.
Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Ability to set goals and determines how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines. Manager/Director provides broad guidance and overall direction.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs annual internal audits of procedures and personnel, quality checks all research and clinical data files, and performs additional administrative tasks that include the review and editing of multiple documents and report generation as part of our laboratory GCLP program. These tasks may require entry into laboratory spaces.
Using the WorkDay Financials and Supply Chain Management software, this position maintains lab supply inventory and orders office supplies according to established guidelines. Receives and reconciles supply orders and invoices, identifying and resolving delays, billing errors or discrepancies.
Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear and accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority.
Schedules appointments and meetings for center staff, as needed. Organizes conference calls and meetings, sometimes with large numbers of participants. Reserves meeting locations and equipment. Prepares meeting agenda and other materials. Prepares travel arrangements as needed.
Organizes and schedules conferences, seminars or other department sponsored programs or events. Coordinates all necessary arrangements: location, registration forms and fees, agenda, refreshments, materials and equipment.
Communicates regularly with vendors, medical center staff, and researchers. Interacts with others to provide, gather and disseminate information, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate. Independently researches and follows through on a wide variety of requests.
Performs routine maintenance and/or set-up of office equipment and requests equipment repair services as needed.
Prepares, routes, and tracks administrative forms and documents. Routes materials for required authorizations and monitors receipt by final destination. Communicates with other hospital departments to resolve delays and errors.
Performs routine clerical duties, such as opening and sorting mail, photocopying materials and sorting, collating and distributing documents.
Screens telephone calls and access for high-level position(s) deciding which individuals need face to face meetings, which can be refer to other managers or when possible, resolves the situation.
Schedules and prepares for diverse and complex appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
Oversees planning and preparation for committees. Distributes minutes, prepares agenda, materials and committee work.
Plans, coordinates and makes recommendations in preparation for high-profile programs and events for the department.
Independently composes and edits complex and sensitive correspondence, reports and documents for final approval by manager.
Compiles, analyzes and summarizes data from multiple sources to create detailed complex documents, reports and high-level presentations.
Completes department-specific responsibilities which are documented at the local level.