Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. The Administrative Assistant performs a wide range of administrative support responsibilities for leaders to help facilitate the efficient operation of the Unit/Department/Division.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of two years general office or administrative experience preferred. Hospital or physician office experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and resolve standard problems.
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
- Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion.
- Ability to provide high level of quality customer service to patient/families, employees, leaders, and external vendors.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital or physician office experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative clerical support to a Director (reporting to Sr. Director) and/or Physician (non-division/department head) and their respective staff.
- Prepares and compose routine correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc.
- Screens telephone calls and visitors, and resolves routine and some complex inquires.
- Schedules and maintains calendars, meeting and travel itineraries.
- Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
