Administrative Associate - Dept Of Medicine

Location Detail: 80 Seymour St HH Conklin (10066)

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Reports to: Director of Administration

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine is seeking a highly organized, discreet administrative professional to support the Chief of Medicine and the Director of Administration with ad hoc support to the other department's divisions on an as needed basis. This role calls for sound independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to act on behalf of leadership on routine matters within established guidelines.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Three years of administrative experience plus two years of education beyond high school, or five years of progressively responsible executive-level administrative experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing demands

Preferred: academic medical center or hospital experience; PeopleSoft, Kronos, and Concur; provider onboarding or credentialing; graduate medical education support

What you'll do:

Manage calendars, meetings, travel, and correspondence for senior leadership

Prepare agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations, and coordinate department meetings and events

Provide flexible administrative support to the department's 13 divisions

Process reimbursements and expense reports in Concur

Support timekeeping (Kronos) and HR transactions (PeopleSoft)

Coordinate onboarding of physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff

Provide administrative support to residency and fellowship programs as needed

Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion

Core competencies:

Discretion and integrity · Independent judgment · Prioritization under pressure · Professional communication with senior physicians and executives · Customer-service orientation · Adaptability across many stakeholders · Accuracy and follow-through

Working conditions:

Office-based, with the flexibility to support meetings and events across the hospital and department. Occasional extended hours during peak periods (recruitment season, budget cycles, and events).

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