Unit Assistant
Ascension
About the Role
- Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
- Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
- Department: Labor and Delivery
- Schedule: Day shift | Part-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to assigned clinical areas, including filing, mail distribution, and general office operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and healthcare team members by managing front-desk interactions, scheduling appointments, and handling telephone communications.
- Support clinical workflows by assisting physicians and clinicians with order entry processes, patient transfers, discharges, and maintaining accurate patient charts.
- Coordinate operational tasks such as meeting scheduling, maintaining meeting minutes, and managing staff schedules and timekeeping updates in computer systems.
Qualifications
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.