Department Assistant - Pediatric Therapy - FT -1st Shift

The Department Assistant works under the general supervision of the Manager. Job Duties are primarily scheduling and registering patients. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and ability to use effective interpersonal and teamwork skills when working with a variety of people and situations. Must be able to prioritize assignments independently and participate in every day problem solving. Must have quality orientation and be attentive to detail. Qualifications Education: High School Graduate/GED required. Associates degree from an accredited college or university prefered. Experience: Minimum of two years secretarial experience required, preferably in a clinic setting. Additional Skills/Abilities: Proficient in use of personal computer and word processing applications. Ability to effectively communicate with people. About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program. Huntsville Hospital Benefits We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more! Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System Careers: Benefits: Education & Professional Development: Life In Huntsville: #J-18808-Ljbffr