Administrative Assistant

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What you will be doing

As of August 24, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all U.S. team members to be fully vaccinated and show proof of completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

Under moderate supervision of the designated manager or supervisor, performs the administrative functions for one or more departments. Responsibilities include activities such as generating and distributing reports, maintaining business information, drafting correspondence, and acting as the department contact to internal and external customers.

• Performs general administrative tasks such as handling the mail, typing, filing, and answering phones.•
• Establishes and maintains office files, makes appointments and arranges meeting rooms as required.
• Orders office and/or warehouse supplies as needed.
• Submit information, documents, or reports to various other departments for processing as needed.
• Monitors various Email Boxes and takes appropriate action as required.
• Compiles information from various sources and utilizes the information for uses such as generating reports.
• Audits and maintains various reports by checking for errors, inconsistencies or discrepancies; makes corrections and notifies appropriate personnel of any modifications.
• Ensures that department schedules and calendars are kept updated.
• Updates and maintains pertinent business information via computer or department files.
• Assists with a variety of scheduled and unscheduled projects occurring in the department at any given time.
• Drafts and types correspondence and/or presentations to be sent to internal and external contacts.
• May process personnel/payroll information for assigned pay group or associates in the department.
• Interacts frequently with inter-departmental associates and management for the purpose of resolving workload issues.
• May provide backup support for other administrative associates in the department such as handling multi-line phone system, greeting visitors, and other receptionist-related duties.
• Handles incoming and outgoing phones for the department and responds to questions and/or requests in a professional manner.
• Assists and supports department managers in preparing for meetings.
• Maintains and promotes positive and professional working relationships with associates and management.
• Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What your background should look like 

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a two-year Associate’s Degree Program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires minimum of five (5) years directly related experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Ability to represent a positive and professional image
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Strong understanding of various systems used to support the DC Operations and Primary Duties listed above such as SAP, PkMS, Kronos, Workday, QlikView, Metastorm and Labor Management, etc.
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

What AmerisourceBergen offers

We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our associates includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse and designed to meet the various needs across our associate population.

Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through associate contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position and/or business unit.

Schedule

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.