Department Assistant

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Department Assistant for per diem, on-site support. The role involves clerical duties, handling department communications, and coordinating orders and schedules within the PACS system.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and 3-5 years of administrative experience. The position supports departmental operations and patient flow in a pediatric care environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 3-5 years administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the team through clerical functions and notifying manager to order supplies.
• Answer the department phone.
• Manage scheduled order report.
• Manage technologist worklist and schedule appointments.
• Enter request orders and import into PACS system.
• Handle patient request orders.
• Manage department flow for patients.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Administrative experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

## Department AssistantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Pasadena, CAtime type: Per Diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100482**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description**Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a Department Assistant to join our team.* Support the team through performing clerical functions such as notifying manager to order supplies and support the department.* Answer the department phone.* Manage scheduled order report.* Manage technologist worklist and schedule appointments.* Enter request orders and importing into PACS system.* Handle patient request orders.* Manage department flow for patients.Required Qualifications:* High School Diploma/GED.* Knowledge of medical terminology.* 3-5 years administrative experience.* EpicKey Responsibilities:Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.