Assistant-Administrative
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Medical administrative assistants employed in Tennessee earn a median of $19.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Job Summary
Provides a broad range of administrative and support functions of a highly responsible manner. Prepares
special reports and/or projects, correspondence, presentations and other forms of confidential
information. Works relatively independently and may oversee the work of others. Communicates with a
diverse population which may include but is not limited to board members, patients, medical staff, other
staff members, and outside customers. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinates office management actives for designated administrator(s) to include organizing and
maintaining documents, reference materials, policies/procedures, office files and records,
schedules/ calendar(s), and setting appropriate work priorities for efficient office operations.
Uses a variety of computer software/applications as necessary to generate reports, spreadsheets,
correspondence, presentations, and other pertinent documents or written materials.
Researches, compiles, assimilates and prepares confidential and sensitive document's using a
number of data sources (i.e., agenda items, payroll, budget, etc.) for the purpose of complying
with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.
Responds to a wide variety of calls and/or inquiries for purpose of providing information, resolving
problems/issues where appropriate, and/or referring to appropriate staff members.
Attends meetings and other required functions for the purpose of recording minutes, coordinating
materials distribution, and/or supporting the needs of other attendees.
Completes assigned goals.
Minimum Experience Required
4 years secretarial experience
with evidence of increasing
responsibilities.
Preferred
3 years experience as an
administrative secretary or office
manager.
Education Minimum Required
Skill in communicating clearly
and effectively using standard
English in written, oral and verbal
format to achieve high
productivity and efficiency. Skill
to write legibly and record
information accurately as
necessary to perform job duties.
Special Skills Minimum Required
Must possess excellent
organizational and
communication skills (both
written and verbal). Must also
possess high level of computer
proficiency working with different
office applications. 60 WPM
typing speed.
From Baptist Memorial Health Care's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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