Administrative Assistant I

Are you looking to make a difference in a patient’s life?  At AmerisourceBergen, you will find an innovative and collaborative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference.  As an organization, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Join us and Apply today!

What you will be doing

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Compiles information from various sources and utilizes the information for uses such as generating reports.
• Audits and maintains various reports specific to his/her department 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.
• May Assist with or perform light mailroom duties such as routing mail, participate in project mailings, review deliveries, maintain inventory, and assist with delivery of print materials.
• May assist with performing light facilities set-up and clean-up of new office space, work stations, meeting rooms, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives for Results
• Ensure Accountability
• Functional Knowledge
• Instills Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Manages Ambiguity
• Plans and Aligns

What your background should look like 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 one (1) + years directly related experience.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
2. Strong interpersonal skills
3. Good analytical skills
4. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
5. Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
6. Ability to represent a positive and professional image
7. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
8. 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.