"Sr. Administrative Associate"

Position Summary

Assists Administrative Manager and Executive Administrative Director in managing daily administrative operations within Pathology. Lead and perform administrative functions requiring in-depth knowledge of Pathology programs and services. Organizes and leads provision of secretarial and administrative support services. Acts as the 'go-to' person for the administrative staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Schedule appointments and meetings and maintain the supervisor's personal calendar. Reserve meeting locations, order needed supplies and services, and prepare the agenda and other materials. Prepare travel arrangements, including airline reservations and hotel accommodations, as necessary.
2. Plan, prepare, and organize logistics and administrative requirements for seminars, conferences, and other special programs or events. Obtain and organize planning information, prepare or order publicity materials and advertisements, reserve event location(s), and secure necessary supplies, equipment, and services. Prepare program syllabus/schedules, collect and organize teaching materials, receive and record registration forms and fees, and monitor expenses.
3. Lead and direct the provision of secretarial, clerical, and administrative support services for Pathology. Plan work schedules to ensure adequate coverage for critical administrative/clerical functions. Monitor and ensure work is performed in conformance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
4. Monitor and maintain department materials, including highly sensitive and/or critical pathology materials. Oversee the input of information into computer databases and spreadsheets, monitor data validity, and compile, print, and distribute periodic reports and other information as needed. Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes or upgrades in systems as appropriate.
5. Organize and maintain daily administrative operations of the department. Prepare, verify, and monitor departmental payroll and maintain related records. Prepare periodic reports and documents to comply with hospital, governmental, regulatory, and/or funding agency requirements. Monitor employee review dates, terminations, and other personnel actions and initiate required forms and documents. Initiate, route, and track administrative forms such as purchase orders, payment requisitions, and physician reappointment forms.
6. Transcribe and type from recorded dictation, shorthand, or rough draft correspondence, reports, manuscripts, charts, and other materials for clinical, administrative, or research purposes, including highly complex and/or confidential financial/business documents. Proofread and edit materials for accuracy, consistency, and clarity. Receive and screen correspondence, composing and preparing responses on administrative matters as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Experience: Two years of related experience. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.