Administrative Assistant, Anatomic Pathology

Job Summary: Provides a wide variety of administrative duties toward meeting departmental goals in support of leadership. Performs calendar management, travel/meeting/event coordination, project support, and document/presentation preparation. 

Position Highlights 

• Full-Time, Days, 1st shift, 8a-5p
• Winston Salem

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.   
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. 
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents. 
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

Education/Experience: 

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent plus three years administrative support experience in a professional setting.
• Associate's degree in Secretarial Science preferred. 

Essential Functions:

• Functions as point of contact for department leader(s).
• Coordinates or prepares meeting materials and gets direction from others to ensure leader is as prepared and organized as possible.
• Manages leader's calendar, discussing with leader as appropriate. Schedules locations and resources needed.
• Optimizes leader's travel schedules and expedites expense reports.
• Responds to inquiries and sensitive questions in a professional manner, and when appropriate, takes initiative to refer to most appropriate Medical Center official.
• Provides administrative support at meetings of significance.
• Assists with departmental budget by processing expenditures for accurate accounting.
• Assists in coordinating projects, preparing reports and follow-through as requested. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Compiles confidential Medical Center information using discretion as to appropriate action.
• Composes correspondence and signs on behalf of leader as delegated.
• Assists with coordination of administrative support functions in the office.
• Provides direction to other administrative staff in department as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as requested. 

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city is home to renowned healthcare institutions making it a hub for medical professionals and healthcare innovation.
• As a healthcare professional in Winston-Salem, you'll have the opportunity to provide top-notch care to a diverse and engaged community. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, cutting-edge medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living that's lower than in many other major cities. You'll find thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community. The city's commitment to healthcare extends beyond the hospital walls, with initiatives aimed at improving public health and wellness.
• Whether you're drawn to clinical care, research, or administration, working in healthcare in Winston-Salem, NC allows you to be part of a healthcare environment that values excellence, compassion, and the well-being of the community. Join us in contributing to the health and vitality of Winston-Salem, where healthcare is not just a profession but a calling.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, fiv