Current job title: Executive Assistant
Industry: Medical Laboratory
Department: Medical
Years worked in this industry: I have
performed executive support for over 5 years but none of it medical
Years worked in this department: Less
than one year
Special training or attributes needed or helpful to
get job in this industry (or specific department): I believe
just experience in executive support.
Number of
managers and/or staff supported: 11 pathologists plus
company president/medical director
Typical work hours: 40-45
Weekends or overtime hours: No
weekends, and some overtime – no pay
General salary range
(Note: This is a general figure or range provided by survey respondent and may
NOT be an exact salary in order to
give survey respondent some privacy. Also you must take into account that
the number of years worked in industry/department may contribute to this
salary as well as criteria such as level of position and person reports
to, required hours and geographical location.): Over $40,000
Benefits (direct or indirect): Average,
2 weeks off, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and 6 holidays, I elect not to
use the medical
Lingo you might hear in this industry:
EOB – explanation of benefits
PRN – as needed
A typical day on the job: Everyday is
different.
Positive things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: The salary is fair, the hours
are good, and most of the work is independent ( you know what needs to be
done, you don’t have someone telling what to do). You have flex time, and
it is interesting.
Negative things about being an administrative
professional in this industry: Medical language is very
different and difficult to pick up without any medical training. There is
not anyone else in your area and there is not a lot of friendships or
bonds with people. It is very technical.
Type of workspace/office:
office that connects with two senior level offices
Primary responsibilities as an administrative
professional in this position: Keep all the doctors
credentials and all licenses up to date, keep all doctors informed with
information (inner office and outer office) , keep the president’s
calendar and all medical cases up to date, and his correspondence,
coordinate all doctors inner office correspondence
Top thing(s) incumbent admin would require of job
applicants seeking to be her/his position replacement:
Independent, accurate, patient
Office machines or equipment operated regularly:
Computer (multiple software), copier, fax, blackberry
Technology (hard) skills used regularly:
Computer software, coordination of many doctors schedules, accurately
distributing reports to the proper department
Critical soft skills: Patience! (the
president is very intelligent but forgets where he puts things)
Pace of this position: average
Geographical region: midwest
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