What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at CoxHealth?
Summary
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant has a working knowledge of company policies regarding general functions of the administrative department. This includes practicing effective customer relations and performing all functions using organizational and priority setting skills. Serving as receptionist, this position is responsible for effectively communicating with customers/employees on the telephone and in person. This individual reports to the Executive Assistant of the President and the CFO of Cox Branson. In addition, this individual provides clerical support to the Senior Leader Team (SLT) and to the executive assistants and other staff as requested.
Job Requirements
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
- Required: Experience in a healthcare, office, or comparable setting
- Preferred: 2 years’ office experience
Skills
- Excellent Telephone Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Provide general support to visitors
- Able to sit extended periods, with intermittent standing and walking (Responsible for covering the reception desk and area)
- Detail oriented
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, able to use help option to learn new functions
- Able to conduct internet searches for various topics
- Project management as requested
- Prioritize responsibilities and seek advice when necessary
- Order office supplies and maintain General knowledge of office machinery – Scanner, laminator, copier/fax, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- N/A
