Administrative Assistant-General Surgery
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Salary$21 – $28/hr
LocationLahey Clinic
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 1 yrs
DepartmentGeneral Surgery
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 6, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live7h ago
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High School diploma or GED required
0-1 years related work experience
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications
All staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment
Skills
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Access
When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
About the role
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the General Surgery Department, including physicians, advanced practice providers, and leadership. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, supporting patient and provider communications, maintaining records and contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the department. The Administrative Assistant serves as a key resource for departmental workflow coordination while maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to:
1.
Answers and screens telephone calls. Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person. Greets and directs patients/families, visitors and staff. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear and accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority.
2.
Types and prepares correspondence and documents according to quality standards. Proofreads and edits materials for grammar, punctuation and spelling. Drafts routine correspondence. Compiles and distributes reports and other information as needed.
Required Qualifications:
1.
High School diploma or GED required.
2.
0-1 years related work experience required.
3.
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Social/Environmental Requirements:
• Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermittent breaks during the workday do not compromise the work.
• Work routine is fairly consistent, but employee needs to be able to use judgment to respond to events several times a week.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions
Health Care Status: Facilitates patient care
Sensory Requirements:
Close work (paperwork, visual examination), Monitor Use, Visual monotony, Visual clarity <3 feet, Conversation, Telephone.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
This job requires constant sitting, Keyboard use, Endurance-working up to 3-4 hours without a break, frequent Power Grasping using one hand. There may be occasional Fine Manipulation using one hand.
Pay Range:
$20.50 - $27.59
Legal
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled