Administrative Assistant

Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant – Intermediate to support the Integrated Health and Aging Program at Western Psychiatric Hospital.

Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant – Intermediate provides varied administrative support to this department. This position will support a very busy department while assisting the Unit Director and Project Analyst in various projects and tasks.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to, independently processing Kronos (payroll) and ShiftSelect (scheduling), managing employee files, providing onboarding to all direct care staff new hires, scheduling direct care staff for mandatory inservices, interacting with all members of the treatment team, assisting with staffing and various other administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate for this position must be able to work independently, have previous work experience in an office and/or healthcare setting, display professionalism, be able to handle flexible assignments and be a team player. The ability to pay attention to detail, strong organizational skills, adaptability, being able to jump into any needed task and personal accountability is crucial for this role. This position provides an opportunity for career ladder advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Under general direction, provides varied administrative support to a department or group of professionals.
• May make travel arrangements.
• Maintains various accounting and budgetary records (i.e., completes expense reports).
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes moderately complex data and information. Composes straightforward written descriptions of results. Researches, drafts, and/or abstracts reports (i.e., conduct initial research to gather information for Supervisor regarding topic of interest).
• May also perform all responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant – Associate:Performs routine clerical functions, such as copying, sorting, filing, and typing. Sets up and maintains varied office files, logs, and records office activities.Orders office supplies and maintains office equipment.Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls and messages. Responds to routine questionsGreets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate staff member.
• Reviews administrative procedures and interprets them for employees.
• Maintains supervisor’s calendar (i.e., proactively schedules meetings on supervisor’s behalf, makes recommendations for large meeting venues and catering, takes leadership role to ensure meetings flow smoothly).
• Assists supervisor and department with presentations (i.e., provides content editing/content recommendations in addition to standard proofing).
• Composes routine, general, and unique/independent correspondence (i.e., sends more than standard emails, begins to modify content of email on behalf of department head, reads and answers correspondence).

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years experience in an administrative support role
• Ability to perform advanced functions in word processing, electronic mail/calendar, spreadsheet, presentation and database software
• Ability to use applicable MS Suite products
• Working knowledge of business processes and procedures
• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles and functions
• Ability to analyze data and use basic reasoning skills

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran