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Commonwealth Health

Administrative Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

$44,772 / year median in Pennsylvania

-20% projected decline

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Job Description

JOB LOCATION

- Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT

- Day shift Job Purpose Primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is the performance of duties such as typing, filing, copying, dictation, minutes, scheduling meetings and interfacing effectively with System staff and the community. Maintain computer database for department studies and perform database statistical analysis studies. Manage time and attendance records within the time and attendance database.

Position Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required; post high school, a commercial or business background and additional vocational or specialized training preferred. Associated Degree preferred.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes:

Superior PC skills required; basic knowledge of fiscal operations. One (1) to three (3) years experience in office procedures including telephone answering, filing, typing, minutes, dictation and organizational skills preferred. Computer literacy is necessary; Business background helpful. Experience in health care setting beneficial; two (2) to five (5) years exposure to similar work setting preferred. Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, results oriented. Able to interact positively with people from all departments, vendor representatives, and peers. Excellent customer service/communication skills. Acute attention to details and accuracy. Self-directed, motivated, versatile individual.