Administrative Office Assistant 1

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide exceptional support to production, sales department, and other office functions by effectively providing information, running reports, answering questions, answering the phones and any other administrative or clerical duties. As this is a front line internal and external service position, pleasant and helpful professional demeanor is critical.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set Up and proof new accounts, addition of items or changes to existing accounts.
• Process and track price increases.
• Contract review new and existing accounts.
• Place, track and report linen purchases.
• Monitor stock and order OR Sterile Packs.
• Complete daily production stats.
• Create, check and process weekly invoices.
• Monitor stock and order office supplies.
• Processing of new hire paperwork.
• Monitor and track training and shots for employees
• Dedication to special projects.
• Follow office procedures, guidelines and projects as directed by the Corporate Office.
• Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without an accommodation.
• At least 2 years administrative experience
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Consistently pleasant phone demeanor and customer service reaction
• Previous work experience in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities
• Since this position handles a number of different duties, the incumbent must be comfortable and able to be proficient at switching tasks frequently.
• High School Education or GED

DECISION MAKING ACCOUNTABILITY

(List routine decisions the incumbent should make autonomously)

• Daily prioritization of routine work
• Where to direct phone calls

(List decisions that the incumbent should seek approval prior to making)

• Exceptions to existing policy or procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical of an office environment

The following physical requirements are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Frequent standing and walking during working hours.
• Frequent sitting, bending, stooping
• May sit at computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to answer the phone and provide information

The physical requirements of this position (check only one) are:

__X_ Sedentary work – exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally

Light work – exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently

___ Medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently.