Administrative Assistant I — Growth, Training & Benefits

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is hiring an Administrative Assistant I in Chicago to support the department with a range of clerical duties. You will compose confidential correspondence, manage calendars, handle calls, and assist with meeting coordination while maintaining accurate records and materials.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organizational and communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to create documents and presentations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions independently.

Responsibilities

• Composes and types confidential correspondence, memos, and minutes accurately.
• Manages telephone operations; screens and directs calls.
• Receives, screens, distributes or files all incoming mail.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and forms.
• Provides calendar management for the department manager and coordinates meetings.
• Designs and lays out presentations and reports using Microsoft Office.
• Communicates with diverse departments, vendors, and physicians; liaison to the department manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree or certificate in secretarial administration

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is hiring an Administrative Assistant I in Chicago to support the department with a range of clerical duties. You will compose confidential correspondence, manage calendars, handle calls, and assist with meeting coordination while maintaining accurate records and materials.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organizational and communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a dynamic healthcare setting.