Front Desk Administrative Assistant

What Administration contributes to Cardinal Health
Business & Administrative Support is responsible for assisting general business operations by providing an array of administrative and data support activities.

Administration is responsible for performing a variety of administrative activities in support of their assigned work team. May assist executives in budget preparation, record maintenance, and generating reports regarding operations, personnel changes, etc. Uses company software to compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations. May design processes to enhance workflow. Serves as administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk Security and Receptionist support such as: answer phones, check employees/visitors in and out of building
• Operate the Akkadian Console and Cisco IP Communicator phone system and direct calls accordingly based on established guidelines
• Perform basic security duties in partnership with the security staff
• Provide guidance to employees, visitors, and contractors as needed within established guidelines
• Applies skills to resolve complex problems independently
• Resolve access control issues as they arise
• Assist fellow team members with coverage and performance of duties
• Work daily with Security Officers regarding coverage at the assigned locations
• Work independently within established procedures; may receive general guidance on new assignments
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members
• Serve as a “Floater” to cover open positions in times of scheduled and unscheduled time off and to support the business and team
• Assess processes and procedures and provide ideas for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in related field, preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including email etiquette
• Skilled in MS Office programs and Outlook
• Must have good organization skills
• Ability to work autonomously, self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to find and utilize resources, problem-solving skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
• Willingness to be a team player, collaborative

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
• Works on basic and routine assignments
• Selects correct processes from prescribed rules or guidelines
• Work is closely managed and follows detailed instructions
• Seeks regular guidance and advice from supervisor

Anticipated hourly range: $16.50-$23.50per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/2/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.