Administrative Assistant

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs routine administrative tasks as a receptionist or secretary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1.    Responds to routine telephone requests which generally have standard answers and refers calls and visitors to appropriate staff.
2.    Maintains supervisor's calendar, makes appointments, and arranges for meeting rooms as needed.
3.    Reviews outgoing material for typographical accuracy and proper format.
4.    Maintains recurring internal reports.
5.    Requisitions supplies, printing, maintenance, or other services.
6.    Types, takes and transcribes dictation, and establishes and maintains office files.
7.    Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•    Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
•    Writing
•    Sitting
•    Standing
•    Bending
•    Visual acuity
•    Color perception
•    Depth perception
•    Reading
•    Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with six months administrative experience.
•    Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
•    Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and maintain filing and office systems.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing, with others.
 
COMPETENCIES

•    Clerical/office/typing
•    Computer/technical
•    Report generation
•    Customer service
•    Supply/printing/maintenance requisition

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.
 

We are Global

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with an international sales force and clinical support team totalling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,300 people worldwide.

Merit Medical EMEA currently has over 300 employees, spread over more than 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Merit Maastricht (The Netherlands) is the European Headquarters and Distribution Center of Excellence. Much of Merit Medical’s world-class customer service happens here along with our excellent physician training courses. More than 100 employees work at this growing Merit campus and enjoy many benefits, such as flexible working hours and competitive salaries as well as learning opportunities and internships.

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees and more than 30 nationalities. We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.