Administrative Assistant I (Mandarin or Cantonese Bilingual Required) - Surgery

Job description

The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support services for Surgical Oncology which has a very heavy call volume. Assists supervisor in routine personnel, budget and other operational details. This individual typically reports to a manager, director or division head. Non-Bargaining Unit, 862 - Surgery - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine - Serves as an intermediary between supervisor and other departmental staff by transmitting written and oral requests, messages and instructions. - Assists with budget preparation and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining records of expenses for variance reporting. - Assists in the planning and logistical coordination of meetings and office activities, forums and conferences. - May review and revise brochures, announcements or other informational items regarding program and/or departmental operations. Drafts, edits and formats materials such as flyers, leaflets and letters. - May prepare minutes of meetings, agendas, correspondence, statistical reports, tables and other documents and transcribes dictation as needed. - Prepares and follows up on purchase orders, change orders, check requests and petty cash vouchers. Processes and...