Beth Israel Lahey Health · 13 hours ago
Executive Assistant, Department of Surgery
Beth Israel Lahey Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. The Executive Assistant will provide advanced administrative support for the Department of Surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital, handling complex assignments and confidential information while coordinating various office processes and special projects.
Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining
Responsibilities
Coordinates and processes office administrative processes. Utilizes MS Office and graphics software to format and generate various materials for meaningful presentation of data including but not limited to correspondence, memos, reports, charts, tables, manuals, and minutes of meetings, slides and presentations requiring a high standard of quality
Establishes and maintains the Chair’s calendar making decisions regarding meeting schedules, appointments and travel time. Prepares agendas and appropriate documents to ensure efficient management of meeting schedules. Makes hospital related travel arrangements as needed for Chair and handles arrangements for visits by vendors and other visitors/guests
Acts an advisor to internal and external contacts and makes appropriate decisions. Monitors progress on important matters and follows up to ensure disposition. Answers questions and provides assistance relating to office operations, administrative processes, and established policies and procedures. Coordinates special projects as warranted for support of the executive office (e.g. board meeting, committee meetings, special presentations, departmental policies, events, or reports, database maintenance etc.)
Utilizes technology and process improvement to improve efficiency. Performs trouble-shooting, provides feedback, and assists in implementing new or revised systems and procedures
May perform duties to coordinate medical office activities as assigned to include training, and scheduling the work of any departmental assigned employees, recommending processing improvements and implementing new procedures, and monitoring employee performance
Transcribes medical reports for Chair from dictation. Produces correspondence, reports, memos, etc. from dictation drafts, models, etc. Proof reads/edits manuscripts, grant applications, academic and professional papers, and other material for appropriate grammar, spelling, format and style
May serve as coordinator of divisional residency, fellowship, clerkship, and/or graduate or undergraduate education programs
Schedules and coordinates patient visits, medical procedures for both inpatients and outpatients with admitting, the OR, testing centers, pre-admission, etc
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College required, Bachelor degree preferred
5-7 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare organization
Demonstrated leadership experience to navigate, facilitate and influence work
Excellent skills in diplomacy, discretion, tact, and proper judgement
Possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with strong business judgement
Ability to prioritize workload of competing importance and multi-task, along with attention to detail
Ability to adhere to an expectation of complete confidentiality on all hospital related matters
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Advanced technical, computer, and internet skills, including video/virtual conferencing software are needed
Prior experience managing projects and be confident in handling new tasks
Broad understanding of hospital policies and practices
Work independently, as well as working with others in a team environment assisting when necessary
Excellent communication skills with the ability to network effectively with peers
Provides back-up EA for the President as needed
Preferred
Bachelor degree preferred
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
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