Job Summary: 

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. In addition, the administrative assistant provides clerical support to the CNO, Service Line Director Inpatient Nursing and nursing director.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Retrieves and distributes mail via mailroom, facsimile,  and electronic means
• Maintains all records related to employee attendance: electronically and paper records.  Generates attendance reports for the Service Line Director - Inpatient Nursing and the Nursing Directors in the Inpatient Service Line.
• Performs all Time-Keeping for the Inpatient Nursing Service Line (approximately 300 employees).
• Maintains files and manuals in a manner that supports the easy retrieval of documents and information for the Chief Nursing Officer, Service Line Director – Inpatient Nursing and the Nursing Directors in the Inpatient Nursing Service Line.
• Is knowledgeable and performs computer applications as appropriate to clerical responsibilities.
• Provides an array of clerical support to the Chief Nursing Officer, Service Line Director of Inpatient Nursing and the Nursing Directors in the Inpatient Nursing Service Line to include but not limited to filing, preparing employee documents, preparing basic Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, budget reports such as productivity, BAR, and supply expense reports.
• Maintains the Continuing Education Files and processes all evaluations, certificates, and data input into the Alabama Board of Nursing Portal.
• Supports the Nursing Educators with class planning and proctoring.  Support includes but is not limited to scheduling space; meal planning; preparing hand-outs etc.
• Inputs all necessary education information into Symplr as directed by the Nurse Educators.
• Prepares and inputs the staff schedule for the Nursing Departments.
• Takes and maintains the minutes various meetings as assigned.
• Processes invoices for payment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer and/or Service Line Director – Inpatient Nursing 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

·         Understands technical information from supervisors, reference books,  manuals and labels

·         Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill

·         Communicates with people

·         Change from one duty to another frequently

·         Follow and/or give precise instructions

·         Records and interprets information accurately

Reasoning, Mathematical and Language Development are indicative of the general level of development required to do this job.  Some, but not necessarily all, areas mentioned in this section will be included in this job.

Reasoning Development:                               

Use sound judgement to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.  Deal with problems involving several variables in or from standardized situations.

Mathematical Development:

Add and subtract two digit numbers.  Multiply and divide 10’s, and 100’s by 2,3,4,5.  Perform the four basic arithmetic operations with coins and as part of a dollar.  Perform operations with units such as cup, pint, and quart; inch, foot, and yard; or ounce and pound.

Language Development:       

Reading: Read and understands instructions, safety rules, etc.

Speaking: Speak with poise, vice-control, and confidence, using correct English and well-modulated voice.

RELATIONSHIPS TO DATA, PEOPLE AND THINGS:

 Data:                          

Compiling: Gathering, collecting and classifying information about data, people or things.  Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to information is frequently involved.

 People:

Speaking, hearing, talking with people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving directions to staff, patients, families and/or visitors.

 Things:                                      

Manual dexterity: Use of body members or special devices to work, and perform functions pertinent to accomplishment of job assignment.

Education:  An Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Secretarial Science is preferred.  Will consider High school diploma or GED with equivalent experience in business administration and/or secretarial science.

Experience:  A minimum of two years business administration and/or secretarial experience required.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint; use of and troubleshooting office equipment to include but not limited to copier, facsimile, personal computer etc.