What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant II-Cardiology Full-Time Days position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare?
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 II position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.
The Administrative Assistant II is primarily responsible for providing coordination that may involve collecting and analyzing information prior to presenting to management; preparing reports; expediting work results; and establishing and revising work procedures with a variety of MS Office and other applications.
Responsibilities:
- Greets customers and responds to general and specific inquiries that require advanced departmental knowledge and critical thinking skills.
- Independently collects information and coordinates preparation of reports.
- Identifies and assesses issues and opportunities for improvement and implements changes following managerial review.
- Maintains department schedule by coordinating calendars for department personnel, arranging meetings, conferences, teleconferences and travel with minimal direction.
- In collaboration with Management, creates and maintains operating procedures and guidelines.
- Reads, researches and routes correspondence: drafts letters and documents; collects and analyzes information and initiates telecommunications.
- Delivers and/or coordinates the delivery of documents and materials as required.
- Maintains equipment in good working order.
- Records meeting discussions by attending meetings and recording key discussions and conclusions.
- Supports accounts receivable/payable processing.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in a relevant role.
Preferred:
- College studies and/or a minimum of two years providing office services (strongly preferred).
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Software.
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.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
