Position Purpose

The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of secretarial and clerical duties to support the Maintenance and Facilities operations of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will:

• Acts as liaison between administrators and subordinate staff and other offices, both external and internal.

• Exercises tact and good judgment in releasing information.

• Receives telephone and personal callers. Screens those calls that can be handled by administrator’s subordinates and tactfully refers callers as appropriate.

• Maintains calendar and scheduling requirements for head of the department.

• Directs and coordinates the efficient and effective operation of the Maintenance and Facilities office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Secretarial Sciences or related field required. Related experience may be substitute for education and training requirements.

• Prevous Admin Assistant experience required, preferably in healthcare

• Excellent organizational ability to plan and support the office

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  

• Free onsite parking.  

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

• Referral Rewards Program 

About us:

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.  Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.