Overview

Department Assistant, Administration

Full time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Peninsula Overview:

Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center ( , has set a new standard for effective, innovative and caring mental health services in East Tennessee. With a combined total of more than 75 years of experience, Peninsula has helped thousands of people recover from disorders and dependencies, and lead healthy, positive and productive lives.

Offering both inpatient ( and outpatient ( services for children, adolescents and adults, Peninsula is a leader in the changing healthcare environment. The hospital is located in Blount County, with outpatient centers in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Sevier Counties. Additionally, Peninsula offers care specifically designed for seniors with co-existing psychiatric and medical conditions at the Senior Behavioral Center located at Parkwest Medical Center ( . Peninsula is truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities it serves.

Position Summary:

Performs a full range of secretarial and administrative duties for a specific department or unit. Requires clerical training or experience and some knowledge of the unit's operational procedures. May perform departmental support functions such as processing payroll, enter data into information systems, or other duties similar in nature.

Recruiter:Brittany Partello || || (865) 374-5363

Responsibilities

+ Type correspondence, reports, memoranda and special projects as requested.

+ Acts as receptionist, answers telephones, route callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers.

+ Maintains department files and records for budget reports, invoices and time sheets.

+ May make travel and lodging arrangements for the department, through travel agency and maintains appropriate records.

+ Receives mail and routes appropriately.

+ Maintains and orders office supplies.

+ Serves as inter-departmental communication resource.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) to two (2) years clerical/administrative experience.

Licensure Requirement:

None

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Job Title DEPARTMENT ASST

ID 4120794

Facility Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name ADMINISTRATION-PEN L