Administrative Assistant - Critical Care

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Summary of the Job:

Provides administrative support to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing, Critical Care Services, and management team consisting of Directors and RN Supervisors, taking directions from the AVP. Demonstrates competence in organization, maintaining documents relevant to Critical Care Services, handling of multiple tasks, production of minutes, written and oral communication skills and a professional appearance and attitude. Responsible for the upkeep of department standards and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in clerical and administrative duties with minimum direct supervision.

• Experience in advanced computer skills including spreadsheets, and typing speed of 60 words per minute. 

• Must possess the necessary discretion to deal with confidential information, have the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of hospital employees and patients

• Must be able to think quickly, often solving problems that arise. Attention to details, and excellent organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and multi-tasks.

• Knowledge of critical care safety and regulatory compliance issues

• ​Medical terminology and previous experience in the healthcare field preferred.

Physical Demands:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crawling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.