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The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
Administrative Assistant - Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
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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.
$42,529 / year median in Wisconsin
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Summary Under general supervision, perform routine administrative duties requiring general knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Primary Responsibilities Coordinate and maintain calendars for assigned faculty, APPs, and staff, including clinical and academic schedules; identify and resolve scheduling conflicts; coordinate meetings, events, and travel as needed. Provide administrative support to faculty, APPs, and staff, including correspondence, reports, documents, absence requests, CV/resume updates, faculty promotion materials, and other departmental needs. Coordinate administrative aspects of faculty and APP recruitment, onboarding, departures, and credentialing/re-credentialing. Assist with learner rotation schedules, precepting, and continuing medical education activities. Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams for scheduling, document preparation, and communication. Prepare, proofread, and distribute correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documents. Process payment requests, requisitions, and invoices; order and track office supplies. Answer and relay telephone calls, resolve routine inquiries, greet and direct visitors, and manage incoming and outgoing mail and faxes. Maintain records and files and provide backup administrative support and assistance with special projects as needed. Knowledge
- Skills
- Abilities Knowledge of Computers Clerical Procedures Customer Service Standards Collaboration and Information Management Microsoft 365
- Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Teams Workday Virtual Conferencing
- Zoom/Teams Organization Time Management Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education:
High school diplomaMinimum Required Experience:
3 years of experience #LI-SN1 Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. Why MCW? Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring- Collaborative
- Curiosity
- Inclusive
- Integrity
- Respect.