Cardiopulmonary Clinical Admin: Patient Care

Lurie Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Cardiopulmonary department.

The role involves coordinating patient visits, scheduling procedures, and handling medical records and authorizations, with a focus on excellent service to families and teams. The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) and at least two years of administrative experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years general office or administrative experience preferred.
• Hospital or physician office experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and procedures for clinical staff, including outpatient and inpatient procedures and testing.
• Procurement or dissemination of medical records, prior authorizations, and referral information.
• Coordinates complex patient visits involving multiple departments and affiliate sites.
• Partners with central scheduling and registration teams to manage patient lists needing services.
• Acts as liaison between patients, families and the clinical team, helping navigate the Lurie system.
• Collaborates to ensure updated insurance information and appropriate referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Cardiopulmonary department.

The role involves coordinating patient visits, scheduling procedures, and handling medical records and authorizations, with a focus on excellent service to families and teams. The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) and at least two years of administrative experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting.