Senior Secretary: Health Research, Inc.

Duties: The incumbent will provide secretarial support to the Office of the Medical Director for the Effective Follow-up in Newborn Screening Project. Responsibilities include: completing complicated clerical processing and project-related correspondence using a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and database management software; setting up record maintenance systems including electronic calendars; coordinating and implementing administrative procedures; providing technical support to the project; handling communication tasks, setting up meetings, maintaining schedules, making appropriate travel arrangements and preparing travel vouchers, purchase requisitions and other State and Health Research, Inc. (HRI) forms; arranging telephone conference calls, maintaining daybooks, and taking and transcribing minutes for meetings; ordering supplies, maintain files, and develop tracking mechanisms as needed; and triaging incoming calls, questions, and correspondence, and resolving procedural issues in concert with the Principal Investigator and other staff.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience; OR the completion of a one or two year curriculum in secretarial science. Ability to type 50 WPM.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of college education (or comparable trade school) in secretarial science, business administration or related field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and computer proficiencies using Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, use of email and the Internet is preferred. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills with familiarity with medical terminology, experience handling confidential information and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Application Procedure: Application and resume must be received by: 11/13/09. To apply, please visit HRI’s web site at: www.healthresearch.org/jobs or mail resume to: Health Research, Inc., 150 Broadway - Suite 560 , Menands , NY 12204-2719 . Please include reference code T136TU on envelope.

No phone calls or faxes accepted

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