Pediatric Clinical & Academic Admin Specialist

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 in the Orthopaedics unit in River North, Chicago.

This full-time role covers administrative and clinical support to leaders, including scheduling, credentialing, and routing messages within the care team. You will manage calendars, coordinate patient visits, and liaise with families and departments to ensure smooth operations and accurate records, while maintaining high service standards for patients and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of two years general office or administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and resolve standard problems.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion.
• Ability to provide high level of quality customer service to patient/families, employees, leaders, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support to leaders.
• Schedules and maintains calendars, meetings and travel itineraries.
• Handles telephone calls and visitors; troubleshoots and resolves routine inquiries.
• Organizes electronic and hard copy filing system, scans documents and maintains divisional files.
• Receives clinically related messages and routes to care team.
• Maintains provider credentialing activities and resumes.
• Prepares and modifies documents using MS Office.
• Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings.
• Maintains office supplies and facilitates reimbursements for faculty/staff expenses.
• Schedules clinical appointments and procedures; coordinates referrals.
• Acts as liaison between patients, families and clinical team.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Orthopaedics unit in River North, Chicago.

This full-time role covers administrative and clinical support to leaders, including scheduling, credentialing, and routing messages within the care team. You will manage calendars, coordinate patient visits, and liaise with families and departments to ensure smooth operations and accurate records, while maintaining high service standards for patients and