Description:

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation department is the fundraising arm of Children's. Gifts to the Foundation support treatment programs, provide support for patients and families, fund medical research, and raise awareness of pediatric health issues throughout the community.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant I facilitates the efficient operation of the designated department and/or manager(s) within the designated department by performing a variety of administrative tasks, such as:

*answering telephones

*greeting and directing visitor

*maintaining and scheduling appointment calendars

*handling various forms of mail (i.e. paper, email, overnight express, fax)

*ordering office supplies and furnishings

*arranging for equipment repairs

*maintaining filing systems and/or computerized record keeping systems and/or databases

*completing standardized form

*handle all confidential correspondence and inter-department communication

*perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

License/Certification/Registration required? No

Education:

*High school degree or GED, required

Experience:

*One-year experience in a general office setting OR completion of specialized training/certification in the administrative professional field, required

*Experience in healthcare/hospital setting, preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

*Previous experience and demonstrated competency in MS Office Suite application

*Strong oral and written interpersonal, communication and organizational skill

*Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast paced, evolving work environment

*Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a professional manner

*Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Physical Demands

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The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children’s Minnesota.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.