RECEPTIONIST

Sinai Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

403 b with Matching Contributions

PTO

Medical / Dental / Vision

Job summary

Sinai Chicago is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to greet callers, route inquiries, take messages, and schedule staff. The role includes typing, proofreading, and maintaining filing systems in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will handle mail, operate standard office equipment, prepare simple reports, and support clinical record processes as needed. This full-time position offers healthcare benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Typing speed 30-35 wpm with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to proofread and correct documents.
• Experience organizing and maintaining files.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones, takes and delivers messages; screens calls as necessary.
• Performs receptionist duties with staff and visitors; schedules appointments.
• Types technical material; edits for grammar and clarity.
• Modifies form letters for varying situations.
• Compiles and types tables, charts, graphs and reports.
• Operates office machines; trains others as needed.
• Opens, screens, sorts, routes mail; maintains filing system.
• Posts and maintains records; follows up as indicated.
• May assist with clinical records and related supplies.
• Maintains office supplies and related clerical tasks.

Skills

Typing 30-35 wpm

Communication skills

Proofreading

File organization

Independent worker

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Typewriter

Computer

Fax machine

Photocopier

Job description

Receives callers, determines nature of business, and directs callers to destination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Answers telephones, takes and delivers clear, accurate and timely messages; and screens calls as necessary.
• Performs receptionist duties with agency and hospital staff, and visitors; and makes appointments for staff as requested.
• Types technical material, subject to review by supervisor.
• Corrects incidental grammatical errors, punctuation, and spelling
• Modifies form letters to fit varying situations.
• Compiles and types tables, charts, graphs and statistical reports.
• Operates duplicating and office machines as required and instructs others in the operation of such machines.
• Opens, screens, sorts, and routes mail according to content.
• Maintains a moderately complex general office filing system.
• Posts and maintains records, and takes timely and accurate action for follow-up as indicated.
• May assist in maintaining clinical record forms and all supplies relevant to patient records; and orders and photocopies forms as needed.
• May prepare new, open, and discharged clinical records as needed.
• Maintains office supplies.
• May assist in maintaining clinical record forms and all supplies relevant to patient records; and orders and photocopies forms as needed

BENEFITS:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 b with Matching Contributions
• PTO
• Medical / Dental / Vision

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One to three months' related experience and/or training.
• Previous experience in an office setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES:

• Knows policy and procedures of the Department.
• Demonstrates ability to type 30-35 words per minute.
• Able to operate typewriter, computer, fax machine, and photocopier.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, and proofreading abilities.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and maintain file system.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow instructions.