Administrative Assistant – Lab
Job ID:
R143223
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$23.65 – $35.50
Location:
Advocate Trinity Hospital – 2320 E 93rd St
Chicago, IL 60617
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8-4:30 pm, M-F
Major Responsibilities:
- Performance of diversified administrative and secretarial work in support of the department
- Compile, analyze and summarize data to prepare reports.
- Coordinate work or provide direction and/or guidance to others.
- Respond to correspondence received by the area to include routing inquiries, routing requests to the appropriate personnel, and acknowledging receipt of messages
- Monitor budget for department.
- Coordinate with internal and external sources to accomplish activities such as obtaining bids for outside printing, office equipment and/or supplies, selecting menus and arranging room set-up, etc.
- Coordinate meetings and special events with very little direction.
- Initiate follow-up for calls, correspondence, etc. received by department.
- Preparation and dissemination of correspondence
- Type letters, memoranda, reports and other types of correspondence from rough drafts or provided copy.
- Compose correspondence for supervisor/staff.
- Collect data and/or compile information to prepare reports for the department.
- Take and transcribe dictation and/or use shorthand as needed.
- Maintenance of department files.
- Maintain records and files within the department/unit.
- Create and set up filing systems for department/unit.
Education/Experience Required:
• High school or equivalent
• 5 years administrative secretarial experience OR Associates degree and 3-4 years administrative secretarial experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Typing 60+ words per minute, preferred
• Shorthand/Dictaphone preferred
• Extensive knowledge of several software applications is preferred
• Ability to create spread-sheets manipulate data preferred
• Ability to work independently
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.














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