Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Administrative Assistant at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Wood Dale, Illinois Posted in 11 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Are you a highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment? Do you possess exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for delivering an outstanding experience? Dr. Richard A. Berger, internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon and pioneer of minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery, is seeking a dynamic Administrative Assistant to join his high-performing team. This is more than an administrative role-it's an opportunity to become part of a practice that is transforming lives through innovation, excellence, and personalized patient care. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining the highest level of professionalism. What We're Looking For Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and administrative systems Strong organizational and time-management abilities A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities Ability to thrive under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities A service-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence Why Join Our Team? Work alongside one of the nation's leading orthopedic innovators Gain firsthand exposure to a world-class medical practice Develop skills in healthcare operations, patient relations, and executive-level support Be part of a culture centered on innovation, compassion, and outstanding patient outcomes This role is particularly well-suited for ambitious individuals considering a future in healthcare, medicine, healthcare administration, or related fields who want meaningful experience in a premier clinical environment. If you're driven, professional, and eager to make an impact while growing your career, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities Handle and coordinate active calendars Schedule and confirm meetings Ensure file organization based on office protocol Provide ad hoc support around office as needed Knowledge in or ability to learn medical coding. Clinic Day/Scheduling/ Prepare Clinic Rooms Prepares clinical folders for clinic days Assist with Follow-up appointments and post-op visits Assist with post-op visit including Workman's Com Schedule Surgeries including surgical signup sheets Maintain and update all surgical schedules Discuss non-clinical surgical questions patients have while utilizing given surgical material. Discuss with patient telehealth medicine appointments Conduct reservations for surgery centers Assist with Ordering and assigning complexity of surgical case Maintain patients charts post-operatively including photos Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent experience desired Strong interpersonal, customer service and communication skills both within the team and to patients Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including working Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment including problem solving, decision making, strategic thinking, planning, communication, results driven and performance management while displaying leadership Superior organization skills including but not limited to ability to prioritize tasks presented Good phone skills--clear, easy to understand, reliable with following up as needed, good conflict-resolution skills to handle possible patient situations.