Non-Clinical - Admin Assistant

Administrative Assistant II

Researches, locates, and compiles information for reports. Assembles and categorizes figures for computation and calculations. Prepares statistical reports. Prepares and monitors budgets and grant allocations, and maintains accruals. Prepares documents required to maintain balanced accounts for review and approval. Maintains departmental employee files, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Initiates and follows through on human resources and payroll transactions. Generates weekly payroll submission. Maintains liaison with human resources and payroll to coordinate and resolve issues and problems. Assists in the planning and logistical arrangements for forums, conferences, seminars, meetings, and/or visiting professorships. Assists in the development and coordination of informational packets for participants. Transcribes and distributes minutes. Investigates, evaluates, and resolves typical administrative or operational problems or situations affecting the work unit. Checks materials submitted for supervisor's attention to ensure all relevant data, authorizations, and pertinent information are included. Ensures adequate restock of supplies for the department. Takes inventory or examines merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished. Requisitions merchandise from suppliers and collaborates to secure the best pricing for equipment and supplies. Tracks expiration of vendors' contracts and renews as needed. Serves as a liaison with other departments or external parties as necessary to accomplish objectives or complete projects or assignments. May participate in the completion of grant applications, special projects, and other survey preparations. May make travel arrangements and accommodations. Prepares travel reimbursements and expense reports. Screens and prioritizes incoming mail for needed action and follow-up. Responds to mail where appropriate or distributes mail requiring attention to the appropriate individual(s). Screens telephone calls, answers inquiries, or directs callers to the appropriate individual for further information and/or resolution. Screens and schedules patient appointments, schedules referrals of special testing or doctor's visits, and keeps records of patient billing for submission. Performs other related duties.