DEPARTMENT ASST-CLINIC

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Department Assistant performs a full range of secretarial and administrative duties for a specific department or unit. The role requires clerical training or experience and some knowledge of the unit’s operational procedures. Duties may include departmental support functions such as processing payroll and entering data into information systems. This position is with Med Oncology TCSC West at Covenant Oncology Group.

Requirements

• One to two years of clerical or administrative experience.
• Experience using word processing software (MS Word), spreadsheet software (Excel), and presentation software (PowerPoint).
• Sufficient formal education and/or prior work experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential job tasks; typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• No licensure required.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Type correspondence, reports, memoranda, and special projects as requested.
• Act as receptionist; answer telephones, route callers, take messages, and provide routine information to callers.
• Maintain department files and records for budget reports, invoices, and time sheets.
• Make travel and lodging arrangements for the department through a travel agency and maintain appropriate records, as needed.
• Receive and appropriately route mail.
• Maintain and order office supplies.
• Serve as an inter-departmental communication resource.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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