Administrative Assistant III

LMC - West Columbia, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

West Columbia, SC

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

The Administrative Assistant III at Lexington Medical Center plays a crucial role in providing secretarial, clerical, and receptionist support for the department. This position involves managing complex data, scheduling, and tracking information, while ensuring efficient office operations and maintaining a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of secretarial, clerical, and receptionist duties for the department.
• Assist with managing or entering complex data, including scheduling and reporting.
• Handle correspondence, filing, ordering supplies, data entry, faxing, and mailing reports.
• Coordinate and perform operational support activities for the unit.
• Serve as a liaison with other departments to resolve administrative concerns.
• Maintain office equipment and order supplies, ensuring repairs are made promptly.
• Organize, file, and stock office materials for easy access.
• Provide administrative support such as answering telephones and assisting visitors.
• Maintain accurate and timely correspondence and updates for department functions.
• Develop spreadsheets, contracts, reports, and forms to improve workflow.
• Process and maintain confidential files, including financial and patient records.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, events, and appointments.
• Support staff meetings by scheduling, recording, or distributing minutes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist.
• Typing speed of 60 kspm.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using a multiline phone system and serving as an administrative liaison.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x salary.
• Supplemental life insurance options up to 3x salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.