Administrative Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Supports department director through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. May direct and lead the work of others. Daily responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls, organizing meetings and schedules, producing and distributing correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, reconciling expense reports, assisting with projects, and providing other direct administrative support to the assigned office. Reporting structure: Director Job Duties: Supports managers and department staff through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. May direct and lead the work of others. Daily responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls, organizing meetings and schedules, producing and distributing correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, reconciling expense reports, assisting with projects, and providing other direct administrative support to the assigned office. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Position Details: This position requires to work on-site at department location. Experience Required : Minimum of 2 years - Related work experience Benefits of working at Geisinger:   Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one   Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents    Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)    Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage    401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions    Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly    Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year    MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive    Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones    Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.    Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance    Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required) Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Office Administration, Working Independently OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.  We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.