Administrative Assistant Bilingual (Spanish)

Bilingual Spanish Administrative Assistant

A Home Care agency has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant at our office in Scranton, PA area. The Administrative Assistant provides support to the onsite staff by processing clerical duties to enable them to concentrate their efforts on customer service. Duties may include photocopying, filing, mail sorting and distribution, receptionist duties, and data entry. The Receptionist must be familiar with administrative concepts, practices, and procedures. This position requires the ability to work independently, accomplish goals, excellent customer service and communication skills, creativity, patience and flexibility. The Receptionist will rely on guidelines established by the organization to perform job functions and work under general supervision in a moderately fast paced environment. The Receptionist usually reports to the department lead or supervisor.

Education \& Work Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. At least one year of office experience. Must have full understanding of office processes and well developed inter\-personal skills. Must have a pleasant and professional attitude and work well with others.

Required Job Knowledge \& Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable attendance record
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to learn / stay abreast of relevant policies
• Computer literate / able to use basic functions of a computer
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 wpm
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to perform under pressure in a calm manner
• Basic math skills
• High degree of accuracy
• Positive attitude
• Flexible
• Team player
• Provide water or coffee to people who are waiting
• Must be fluent in Spanish

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to the items listed below:

• Provide excellent, accurate Service
• Greet and welcome visitors with a friendly demeanor, answer their questions and direct them appropriately
• Receive telephone calls and provide assistance or take accurate messages as appropriate
• Answer phone and forward calls to the appropriate parties
• Keep the waiting area neat and presentable
• Manage printing, photocopying and faxing tasks as assigned
• Assist with Special Projects
• Maintain accurate files
• Receive, sort and distribute mail
• Other duties as Assigned

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From $40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person