Department Secretary (Neurology)

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department Secretary is responsible for providing and coordinating office and organizational responsibilities necessary for the operation and support of the medical staff/providers and department. The secretary works as part of a team and frequently acts as a liaison between department staff and internal/external customers. Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. They are united in their mission to provide exceptional care to their communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, they have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Their extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, they are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Their personalized patient care model fosters population health transformation and innovation to serve communities. They prioritize enriching the lives of their employees, supporting them personally and professionally in a valued and appreciated work culture that offers an employee-first approach, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Their physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. They inspire the best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating, delivering Love + Medicine every day to change lives in their communities and enrich the lives of their employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 2 years of clerical/secretarial experience OR recent graduate of a formal clerical/secretarial training 2-year program required
• Strong computer, phone, and customer service skills are beneficial for this role

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or administrative/office training strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing and coordinating office and organizational responsibilities necessary for the operation and support of the medical staff/providers and department
• Working as part of a team and frequently acting as a liaison between department staff and internal/external customers

Benefits

• Starting pay of $16.49/hour + more for experience!
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
• Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• Employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees