Department Secretary (Behavioral Health)

Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Competitive health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Emplify Health, in partnership with Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, seeks a Department Secretary to support the Behavioral Health team in La Crosse, WI. You will provide administrative and clerical support, coordinate schedules and communications, and maintain confidential documentation in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role requires strong organizational and customer service skills, with a starting wage of 16.86 USD per hour, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Recent graduate of a clerical/secretarial training program OR two years of applicable administrative experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and accurately.
• Proficiency with computer systems and office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to providers, leaders, and department staff on daily needs and projects.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, department communications, and office operations.
• Maintain department records, databases, reports, and other essential documentation while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clerical/secretarial training or 2 years admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

We're not just filling positions, we're building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

We are seeking an organized and customer-focused Department Secretary to support our Behavioral Health team in La Crosse, WI. In this role, you will provide administrative, clerical, and operational support to providers and department staff while serving as an important liaison between patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy helping others through exceptional customer service and organization.

What You Will Get:

• Starting wage of $16.86/hour + more for experience!
• Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

What's Available:

• 40 hours weekly, full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Monday-Friday, between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Department: Behavioral Health
• Location: La Crosse, WI

What You Will Do:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to providers, leaders, and department staff on daily needs and projects
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, department communications, and office operations.
• Maintain department records, databases, reports, and other essential documentation while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

What You Need:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Recent graduate of a clerical/secretarial training program OR two years of applicable administrative experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and accurately
• Proficiency with computer systems and office applications

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer