Administrative Assistant I - Interpretation Services, Full-Time, Days
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Description
The Administrative Assistant I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Administrative Assistant I performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to support the efficient and effective operation and activities related to the department under the direction of the Department Manager.
Responsibilities:
Composes and types in an accurate and timely fashion confidential correspondence, memos, and minutes from oral dictation, record transcription, shorthand, or rough draft.
Manages telephone operations; answers, screens, and directs telephone calls.
Receives, screens, distributes or files all incoming correspondence and other mail.
Maintains a sufficient inventory of all office supplies and printed forms.
Provides calendar management support for the department manager; schedules meetings and meeting rooms; arranges for catering; confirms attendance; and supports in preparation and distribution of materials as necessary.
Utilizes Microsoft Office applications to design and lay-out presentations and reports.
Communicates (verbally and written) with a wide range of departments, employees, vendors, and physicians; and serves as a liaison on behalf of the department Manager to foster strong working relationships.
AA/EOE
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year secretarial or related experience
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Must be able to follow directions independently
Preferred:
Advanced degree or certificate in secretarial administration
Three to five years secretarial experience
Healthcare experience
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.
If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.