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Administrative Assistant

at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

LocationAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description
1. Keeps various data regarding census/admissions/discharges; distributing information by memo and email.
2. Maintains daily and month log of admissions and discharges for the inpatient psychiatry unit (IPU) and updates log when indicated.
3. Handles correspondence and mailings, including primary care physician letters post patient discharge.
4. Processes school packets including facing of consents to schools and to DCFS. Prepares and sends school billing and processes checks/deposit from schools.
5. Requests, picks up, and distributes paper Medical Records to assigned staff and Health Information Management (HIM). Monitors the Medical Record for completeness as necessary, preparing paper medical record content for scanning in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Is familiar with navigating EMR.
6. Answers telephones, takes messages and activates paging system to assist callers as appropriate. Resolves routine and complex inquiries in a timely manner. Updates IPU staff communication directory and disaster tree as indicated.
7. Responsible for greeting and screening parent and visitors on the IPU and checking in patient belongings.
8. Initiates requests for facilities issues/concerns, environmental and equipment repairs. Provides follow up on all requests.
9. Processes patient identification photos, collates admission paperwork and equipment repairs. Provides follow up on all requests.
10. Creates, updates or revises all unit specific forms as indicated.
11. Under the direction of the Managers and/or Unit Director, monitors PAR levels of supplies and forms, re-orders as necessary to maintain adequate available reserves utilizing online ordering systems. Requests needed services and resources from other departments as necessary. Including ordering and distributing food service floor stock, office, medical and other supplies as needed for unit operations.
12. Participates in orientation and serves as resource to staff and trainees in navigating unit specific processes.
13. Performs additional responsibilities as delegated.
14. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

EducationHigh School Diploma/GED (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Posting: 11834529

Posted On: Apr 16, 2024

Updated On: Apr 25, 2024

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