Administrative Assistant - Downers Grove - ALITA CARE

At Meadows we understand that new directions in career advancing and self-improvement can be scary, but...Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or GED required

One year administrative / clerical support experience required.

One year experience using a computer, copier, fax machine and Microsoft Word and Excel

One year experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Ability to initiate action, take personal responsibility, suggest improvements, and solve problems within scope of job without being asked. Ability to work independently.

Ability to understand and comply with government, regulatory, and company rules.

Ability to record, report, and maintain confidentiality of information and respond to requests for information.

Requirements of the Position:

Ability to use telephones extensively; ability to relay clear written messages; ability to use computer keyboard and calculator extensively.

Ability to effectively read, write and process information; ability to input/retrieve information to/from computer and files.

Ability to converse in English with others to give, take and process information, extensive use of telephone.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, multi-task, coordinate projects and record/transcribe general and specific meeting minutes.

Communicate with other staff to relay concerns and observations involving patient safety.

Occasional/limited exposure to: Infection and to the risk of blood-borne diseases; hazardous agents, body fluids and wastes; unpleasant patient or departmental elements; to potentially violent/aggressive patients/staff/visitors, critical incidents, and/or sentinel events.

Occasionally needed to work irregular hours or additional hours.

We are a Drug Free Company.  All positions are designated as “Safety Sensitive” positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.

The Meadows is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Meadows provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process please reach out.