Administrative Assistant - Respiratory Therapy - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Administrative Assistant – Respiratory Therapy

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Respiratory Therapy Team.  Are you passionate about our mission and supporting our leaders? We want you to join us!

Role Overview:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Technical Director.
• Answer assigned phone lines and direct calls appropriately.
• Establish and maintain confidential files, logs and records.
• Manage complex calendars of department leader and department staff, using independent judgment based on knowledge of priorities and resources.
• Process time sheets for department, ensure accuracy of information, make adjustments as needed, and complete within established timeframes. 
• Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, announcements, manuals and related materials for various departmental activities.
• Manage the acquisition and distribution of office supplies for department.
• Assist with department’s/division’s projects/events as requested.
• Make recommendations on process improvement.

Key Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• At least 2 years of previous administrative experience in a healthcare setting.

Core Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.

Additional Information:

• Location: Main hospital, 1275 York Avenue in NYC
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
• Reporting to the Technical Director, Respiratory Therapy

Pay Range: $25.65-$38.42/hourly

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