Administrative Assistant I
Community Health Systems, Inc. · chs.net
KnoxvilleEntry level0–2 yrs
The job in short
Administrative assistance.
ExcelNursing
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-05-27
- Location as listed
- Knoxville, TN, United States
- Role
- Executive / Administrative Assistant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant I provides clerical and administrative support to Division Directors and other leaders within the facility. This role performs a variety of tasks, including preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and taking minutes, while ensuring the smooth operation of the office.
Essential Functions
• Prepares and proofs correspondence, reports, forms, schedules, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assists Division Directors in planning, organizing, and implementing administrative activities, including developing complex reports.
• Maintains business calendars, schedules meetings and conferences, and prepares agendas for meetings conducted by Division Directors.
• Establishes and maintains organized record-keeping systems for hard copy and electronic files, including policies, procedures, and reports.
• Serves as the first point of contact for visitors and phone inquiries, addressing needs or referring to appropriate associates with professionalism.
• Attends meetings, takes minutes, and distributes them to relevant participants, ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
• Coordinates meeting arrangements, travel schedules, and reimbursement documentation for Division Directors and other leaders as assigned.
• Assists in drafting and distributing nursing department and safety manual policies and procedures as directed.
• Monitors and operates office equipment, such as computers, printers, and transcription devices, ensuring functionality and proper maintenance.
• Provides oversight of clerical activities, including reviewing correspondence and documents prepared by others for accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
• Associate Degree or coursework in Business Administration or a related field preferred
• 0-2 years of clerical or administrative experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and proofreading.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills to interact with staff, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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