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Administrative Assistant - Neurosurgery

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Rush University Medical Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Healthcare Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.87 - 29.73 USD Hourly USD 18.87 29.73 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Administrative Assistant 2 - Neurosurgery

Job Description

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Neurosurgery - Office

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Administrative Assistant 2 provides advanced support in managing the operational activities of the Department. The Administrative Assistant uses a pattern of orderly, efficient communication and a high degree of initiative and independent judgment to relieve management of administrative detail. The Administrative Assistant accepts appropriate responsibility and prioritizes multiple assignments and projects in a complex and constantly changing environment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required

Job Qualifications
  • High School Diploma.
  • Three years of progressive experience in an administrative role, preferably in Healthcare.
  • Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, scheduling/calendar software.
  • Excellent communication written and oral skills.
  • Ability to analyze data.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
  • Ability to produce accurate documents and reports.
  • Ability to work in complex administrative systems.
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Baccalaureate Degree.
Physical Demands
  • Ability to move throughout the Medical Center.
  • Ability to lift or carry objects 35-40 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Meets the administrative needs of department management and staff members.
  • Coordinates department specific programs or meetings as assigned: planning, preparation of materials, implementation and evaluation.
  • Assists management with budgetary issues.
  • Composes business documents as assigned.
  • Designs reports to support operations.
  • Independently creates correspondence such as follow up to meetings, response to employees etc.
  • Plans employee and departmental special events.
  • Writes, edits and formats content of departmental communication.
  • Provides instruction to departmental staff regarding computer applications.
  • Assures appropriate resources are available for staff to be successful in their role.
  • Maintains a calendar for staff availability and schedules.
  • Provides support for select quality and operational committees including recording and distributing minutes.
  • Appropriately follows up on action between meetings.
  • Distributes reports, agendas and other materials for programs.
  • Maintains attendance records and prepares reports as necessary for the program.
  • Investigates and resolves invoicing issues as it relates to vendors or fiscal activities and Accounting Units.
  • Creates and maintains expense files for the Accounting Unit activities.
  • Prepares and maintains an electronic file to trend programmatic expenses and contribute to the budget process.
  • Identifies and implements improvements in office efficiencies.
  • Initiates and/or reconciles check requests, purchase orders, travel vouchers as indicated for the department cost centers.
  • Independently makes travel arrangements for the management.
  • Prioritizes incoming communication, requests for meetings and escalates appropriate items to management’s attention.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of Rush standard computer applications.
  • Coordinates manager and staff office space, such as telephone changes, movement of equipment, maintenance requests, etc. which support administrative operations.
  • Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

    Position Administrative Assistant 2 - Neurosurgery

    Location US:

    IL:

    Chicago

    Req 17680

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