Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$25/hr
Position Title Department Assistant for Health and Wellness Center Department Health and Wellness Center Position Duration Full Time, 12-month (8:30am - 5:00pm) Job Description Lake Forest College, one of the top liberal…
Skills: Office Management, Administrative Support, Budget Reconciliation, Medical Triage, Scheduling
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States · On-site
$17k–$20k/yr
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The Department Assistant manages the front desk operations and provides high-level administrative support for the Health and Wellness Center. Key duties include scheduling appointments, handling budgetary tasks, ensuring health form compliance, and supporting outreach programs.
An associate degree is required, though a bachelor's degree is preferred, along with previous administrative experience and computer literacy. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential medical records and interact sensitively with individuals in emotional distress.
Position Title
Department Assistant for Health and Wellness Center
Department
Health and Wellness Center
Position Duration
Full Time, 12-month (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Job Description
Lake Forest College, one of the top liberal arts schools in the Midwest, invites applications for the Department Assistant for the Health and Wellness Center (Non-Exempt). This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Health & Wellness. The Department Assistant serves as an office manager and provides high-level administrative and clerical support for the department. The person in the position provides support that is consistent with the mission, philosophies and goals of Lake Forest College and Student Affairs.
The Department Assistant performs a range of activities that support the effective functioning of the department, including:
Front Desk Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
oversee office and medical supply inventory
Compliance Support:
Outreach Duties:
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Health and Wellness.
Education Requirements: Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Previous administrative support experience; demonstrate computer literacy including e-mail, Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and mail merges).
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The candidates needs to have the ability to communicate effectively with different College constituents including students, parents, faculty, staff, and outside treating professionals; the ability to work in an environment handling confidential medical records and information; a demonstrated ability to maintain the highest standards informational privacy and confidentiality; the ability to respond to students and other constituents who are experiencing emotional distress; a demonstrated sensitivity to issues related to mental health and ability to interact with individuals experiencing psychological difficulties; be able to type and demonstrate computer literacy including e-mail, Microsoft Office (e.g. Word; Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, and mail merges).
An ideal candidate will have medical office experience; an understanding of basic accounting and budget reconciliation; excellent organization skills; the ability to take initiative; excellent problem-solving skills; the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently; the ability to meet deadlines; and have knowledge of, and experience with computer scheduling and database management.
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience but expected to be in the range of $21.50 per hour to $25.00 per hour.
Benefits information is located at: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
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