Administrative Support Specialist/ Full-time/ Day Shift/ Engineering / Jackson West Medical Center

Miami, FL Full-Time JW-Engineering Services Summary The Administrative Support Specialist is advanced in work involving administrative responsibility in the management of a central administrative division, an organizational unit, or a special program. Employees in this classification may perform a broad range of responsible duties in assisting departmental management in carrying out required administrative operations. Employees may be assigned varied duties such as cost analysis, budget preparation, expenditure control, purchasing, procurement and inventory work, the collection, manipulation and presentation of statistical data, report or grant proposal preparation, or planning, scheduling, reviewing and controlling the work of clerical subordinates. Based on responsibilities and/or staffing may regularly report to the department head. This position acts in a confidential capacity to assist or aid department management. The position will have a significant role in processing confidential information, which may be used in collective bargaining and in discussions concerning labor matters. The incumbent may attend management meetings and may be involved directly or indirectly around confidential management decisions. Responsibilities Assists department in administrative support function, which includes managing appointments, scheduling meetings, special occasions, conferences, and other important matters. Maintains control of correspondence flow through the office, insures that deadlines are met, that all information distributed is complete, and assists in composing and responding to correspondence selecting the appropriate reply form. Regularly directs, receives and screens telephone calls and visitors; and answers requests for information involving divisional activities and established policies and procedures. Assists clerical employees as questions arise concerning established procedures. Functions as office manager in requisitioning office equipment and supplies. Requisitions contract vendors for maintenance services and capital equipment. Maintains time, material and equipment rental cost accounts records for capital improvement and maintenance projects. Updates emergency notification, anniversary and hurricane information and plan report. Performs all other unit specific related job duties as assigned. Experience Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience. Education High school diploma is required. Skill Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Credentials Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty. Unit Specific Credential Working Conditions Physical Requirements - Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). #J-18808-Ljbffr Jackson Health System