Administrative Assistant

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description: Provides a wide variety of administrative staff support to a department and/or Vice President. Duties include general clerical, receptionist and project-based work.

The anticipated pay for this position is $15.75 - $22.50 an hour.  The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Core Responsibilities:

• Screens and directs phone calls.

• Takes phone messages as necessary.
• Schedules meetings/coordinates business travel arrangements.
• Types correspondence and prepares reports.
• Coordinates copying and distribution of such documents.
• Administrative liaison within and outside the company regarding issues related to purchasing, personnel, facilities and operations.
• Opens and routes mail to appropriate personnel.

• May coordinate and administer various projects, programs and reports.

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifying Experience:

• High School Diploma is required

• Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment

• At least 2-4 years of related experience is required

• Exceptional communication skills

• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner

• Communication skills - written and verbal

• Planning and organizing
• Prioritizing
• Problem assessment and problem solving
• Information gathering and information monitoring
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork
 

Computer Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel
objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The
employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include
close vision and distance vision. Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if applicable).
 

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles,
toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.