Administrative Assistant- McHenry Emergency Department Full-Time Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities include the coordination of workload, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, problem solving, organizing and completing projects and performing general clerical duties.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of secretarial or related experience.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point) and the ability to learn new applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong telephone skills.

Preferred:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Secretarial training.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.