Administrative Assistant

As an Administrative Assistant at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, you will greet guests, handle the main telephone line, manage incoming mail, maintain cleanliness in common areas, prepare correspondence, and assist with various clerical duties. Your role is essential for ensuring the facility operates smoothly and efficiently.

To apply for the Administrative Assistant position at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, you must have a High School Diploma or GED, be COVID-19 vaccinated, and possess excellent customer service skills, strong organization and communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home offers a competitive starting wage, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(K) with employer matching, paid time off, and a referral program, making the Administrative Assistant role financially rewarding as well as personally fulfilling.

To excel as an Administrative Assistant at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, focus on developing excellent interpersonal communication skills, showcasing a proactive attitude, honing your organizational prowess, and embracing a strong attention to detail. These qualities will significantly contribute to your success in this role.

While previous experience in administrative support is beneficial, it is not strictly required for the Administrative Assistant role at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home. A strong willingness to learn and provide exceptional service is what truly matters.

When answering this question, share a specific example where you went above and beyond for a customer, highlighting your communication skills and ability to resolve issues effectively, aligning with the core values of Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home.

In your response, discuss your method for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, mentioning any tools or techniques you use, such as to-do lists or digital calendars, demonstrating your organizational skills relevant to the Administrative Assistant position.

Highlight your proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, providing examples of how you’ve used these tools in previous roles for document creation and data management. This shows your technical skills applicable to the position.

Explain your approach to de-escalation, including listening actively, empathizing with the person's feelings, and finding a resolution quickly while maintaining professionalism and composure, reflecting your commitment to service at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home.

Research our mission to provide excellent care infused with respect and compassion toward the aging population. Sharing your understanding of our commitment helps illustrate your genuine interest in our values and culture.

Share a story that emphasizes teamwork, your role in the team, and the outcome. This showcases your ability to collaborate effectively, a crucial element for success as an Administrative Assistant.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining focus on tasks over extended periods, such as breaking tasks into smaller parts or taking periodic breaks, ensuring you don’t overlook details, which is vital for the Administrative Assistant role.

Express your passion for contributing positively to people's lives and making a difference in a healthcare setting. Relating this to our residents' care at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home will resonate well.

Identify qualities like organization, adaptability, and strong communication. Tie this back to how these traits will help you succeed in your role at Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home.

Describe your methods for keeping organized, such as using a planner or digital tools, and explain how this contributes to efficient handling of responsibilities as an Administrative Assistant.