Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai received the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year, 3 years in a row. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefit package and competitive compensation. Come find out why Cedars-Sinai was Voted #1 in California and #2 in the Nation by U.S. News Best Hospitals in 2022-2023!
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance We take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
What Will You Be Doing In This Role?
The Senior Administrative Assistant supporting the Surgery Department Chair performs a broad range of clerical, administrative and general office activities in order to support the facilitation of administrative workflow within the department and/or unit. Supports an individual or multiple staff members by arranging their schedules, appointments and itineraries.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Proactively manages and schedules appointments and meetings. Makes arrangements for meetings, conferences, or travel for an individual, group or department.
• Researches and responds to inquiries and calls, may escalate to other levels of the organization as appropriate.
• Formats, types, and edits correspondence, documents, memos, reports, meeting minutes and/or presentation materials.
• Compiles financial and operational data from multiple sources to assist management in preparing and monitoring budget and workforce planning and/or other department reports. May prepare summary of information or data.
• Distributes and disseminates information within the department and/or unit.
• Orders supplies and arranges for equipment maintenance.
• Submits, monitors and tracks invoices, reimbursements, and supply management. May assist with preparation and submission of expense reports.
• Establishes and maintains an internal filing system.
• Responds timely, effectively and appropriately to deliverables.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs utilizing available resources.
• May act as or support the Staff Development Advisory Network (SDAN), Safety Representative and/or UKG Timekeeper editor within the department and or unit.
• Provides back up coverage for other administrative team members.
• Maintains sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience & Skills:
• Two (2) years of office and administrative experience required. Experience in a healthcare or academic setting preferred.
• Time Management - Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities. Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines. Ability to demonstrate time management and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to use software applications and operate technological devices (e.g., computer, laptop, printer, etc.).
• Ability to use discretion and maintain privacy, confidentiality, or anonymity.
• Ability to type proficiently (60-75 wpm); edit material using Windows or comparable system.
• Familiarity with clinical and/or academic programs is highly desirable.
• Experienced in handling multiple tasks with short timelines and must be able to prioritize assignments.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be able to pivot between current assignments and ad-hoc projects on an as needed basis to support the need of the department.
• Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Req ID : 6826
Working Title : Surgery Department Chair Senior Administrative Assistant
Department : Surgery Department Chair
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Administrative
Job Specialty : Administrative
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $26.32 - $39.48
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
