Administrative Assistant Clinical-Rheumatology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens 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 Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

875 N Michigan (John Hancock)

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant performs a wide range of administrative support responsibilities for leaders to help facilitate the efficient operation of the Unit/Department/Division.

Clinical Job Functions:
1. Schedules appointments and procedures for clinical staff. This may include outpatient office appointments outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures and ancillary testing.
2. Procurement or dissemination of medical records prior authorizations and/or primary care referral information as needed to assure a successful clinical encounter.
3. Coordinates complex patient visits involving multiple departments and providers including appointments at affiliate organizations and outreach sites.
4. Partners with central scheduling and registration teams to manage via work queues or other methods lists of patients in need of services.
5. Functions as liaison between patients families and the clinical team. Assists families in navigating the Lurie system. This could include working in clinic meeting with families to go over appointment scheduling visits and coordinating with ancillary departments.
6. Collaborates with central registration to ensure patients have updated insurance information prior authorization is initiated in advance of the rendered service and referrals are obtained if appropriate.
7. Other functions as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

school diploma or equivalent required.
2.A minimum of two years general office or administrative experience preferred; hospital or physician office experience preferred.

3. Bilingual-Spanish preferred
in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
to operate standard office equipment and resolve standard problems.
communication skills written and verbal.
to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills.
attention to detail accuracy and discretion.
to provide high level of quality customer service to patient/families employees leaders and external vendors.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$19.00-$28.50 Hourly

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

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

Various voluntary benefits:

• 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 Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC