Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Join our Health Care Center Administrative Team in Wabasha, MN as an Office Assistant

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference?

What you will get:

Pay range of $16.21 – 22.53/ hour + based on experience!Department that supports you as you do your best work.Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What's Available:

0.9 FTE with variable hours between 9:00 am - 7:30pm.Every third weekend / every other holiday rotation

What you will do:

Perform a variety of administrative functions including clerical and administrative support at the St. Elizabeth Health Care Center on Shields Avenue.Provides extensive customer service to residents and guests.Join a team that cares for each other as much as our organization cares for the patients and residents receiving care at St. Elizabeth’s

What you need:

High School Diploma or equivalent  6 months office experience or administrative setting, preferred

Gundersen Health System, which includes St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha, MN is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine

Job Description:

The Office Assistant is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support for management and staff in the department/unit. Provides a variety of clerical and computer support to the department. Works as part of a team and frequently acts as a liaison between department staff and internal/external customers. Assists in department projects as requested.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides customer service to internal/external customers by telephone, email, and in person. Work may involve problem solving, answering questions, coordinating services, and addressing other needs.
2. Performs clerical support in the assigned department/unit. Duties may include sorting and distributing mail, faxing, photocopying, collating materials, and directing phone calls.
3. Uses a variety of computer systems and applications in performing the work of the department/unit. Functions may include data entry and retrieval of information, preparing communication or correspondence, presentations, memos, requested reports/spreadsheets, meeting minutes, agendas, handouts, etc.
4. Coordinates schedules and maintains calendars for meetings, appointments, travel itineraries, etc. Duties may include rearranging schedules, finding meeting place, obtaining necessary equipment, and other related preparations.
5. Coordinates departmental educational opportunities and event planning as determined by management.
6. Provide clerical support using Kronos Scheduling and Timecard software in staff scheduling and in staff timecard editing and sign off procedures, under the direction of management.
7. Views, documents, or prints from the patients electronic health record to assist with coordination of patient care.

8. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency

DESIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency + additional post secondary education by commercial, vocational, or other specialized training lasting up to 6 months

Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.

DESIRED
6 months relevant experience in office, secretarial or administrative setting

Age Specific Population Served:
Nonage Specific (N/A)

OSHA Category:
Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Brenda Creighton

Recruiter Email Address:

blcreigh@gundersenhealth.org

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer