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Eastern Virginia Medical School
Administrative Secretary
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A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$48,448 / year median in Virginia
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Overview The Department of Family Medicine at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is seeking an outstanding Administrative Secretary to join the team. Performs a wide variety of administrative support and problem-solving duties for the department. Administrative support for nine faculty members Distribution of mail / faxes for DCFM and general office duties. Schedules (time off, appointments, other admin duties) for supported faculty Maintain correspondence for supported faculty Power point presentations for supported faculty Handle scheduling conflicts for faculty Delivering documents to other locations Letter of Recommendations for supported faculty Set up training for faculty/staff for supported faculty Set up depositions with faculty for supported faculty Bring prescriptions to faculty to be authorized Process Death Certificates when needed LIC/DEA/certification renewals for providers Employment agreements for supported faculty Updating current faculty credentials, practitioner data forms Work with PFM on provider information Marketing brochures for Ghent Submit any clinical and/or administrative order needs through Procurement and Office Depot Other duties as assigned Responsibilities Maintain accurate and timely completion of administrative support tasks, including scheduling, document preparation, data entry, ordering of clinical and administrative supply needs and communication management, with a target of 95% task completion accuracy and all assigned tasks completed within established deadlines throughout the evaluation period Provide professional and responsive customer service to internal staff, students, patients, and external stakeholders by responding to emails, phone calls, and requests within 1 business day and maintaining positive working relationships as demonstrated through manager feedback and minimal escalated concerns. Identify and implement at least two process improvements or organizational strategies that improve workflow efficiency, reduce delays, or enhance office operations by the end of the performance cycle. Support departmental operations by maintaining compliance with organizational policies, attending all required trainings, and assisting leadership and team members with operational needs while demonstrating reliability and accountability.