Administrative Assistant Albany, NY Posted: 2/5/2026
Job Description
Job ID#:
5071
Job Category:
Administrative
Administrative Assistant
Location: Near Albany, NY Pay Rate: $25 – $28 per hour Employment Type: Temporary | Full-Time
Position Overview
Our healthcare-focused client is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide temporary support to its nursing leadership team. This role plays a key part in keeping daily administrative operations running smoothly while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance in a regulated environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable handling sensitive information while juggling multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for the department, answering inquiries or directing them appropriately
Prepare correspondence, memos, reports, and meeting materials as requested
Coordinate and track required documentation from medical leadership
Verify and maintain employee certifications, licenses, and renewal records
Maintain electronic policies, procedures, and standards of care with proper indexing and archiving
Manage and archive medical and departmental records in compliance with privacy regulations
Maintain employee health records and coordinate required appointments, immunizations, and testing
Order office supplies, manage consultant schedules, and support visiting providers
Provide backup support for timekeeping and payroll functions as needed
Ensure professional conduct, attendance standards, and positive communication with staff and stakeholders
Assist with additional administrative and clerical duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in business preferred
3–5 years of administrative or secretarial experience
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with timekeeping or payroll systems preferred
High attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information
Professional demeanor with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
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