Administrative Assistant (24 hours per week)
Vitae Health Systems · Park Ridge, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdministrativePart-time
Founded in 2018, Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care communities. Our clinicians provide integrated services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry, working closely with facility leadership and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to address complex medical and behavioral health needs. Today, Vitae supports more than 300 facilities across the Midwest and East Coast, offering providers the opportunity to practice in a team-based environment while making a meaningful impact on an often-underserved population.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet visitors and maintain a welcoming, professional office environment
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and emails
- Manage conference room scheduling and assist with meeting coordination
- Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring a professional, welcoming, and well-functioning work environment
- Manage supply ordering and inventory management, maintaining appropriate stock levels and managing vendor relationships
- Serve as the primary point of contact for building management, IT vendors, and facilities to coordinate maintenance, repairs, and technology needs
- Manage mail, shipping, receiving, and courier services, ensuring timely distribution and accurate tracking of deliveries
- Cookordinate on-site and off-site meetings for departments and leadership
- Keep shared spaces organized, stocked, and functional
- Aid with coordinating office lunches, meetings, and special events, including setup and cleanup
- Plan and execute internal events, including team gatherings and holiday parties, from concept through execution
- Track event budgets and manage vendor contracts and payments
- Support administrative, operational, and special projects that improve office processes and the overall workplace experience
- Prepare and maintain reports, spreadsheets, databases, filing systems, and other business documents
- Maintain office records, contact lists, and internal tracking systems
- Aid with internal communications, office coordination, and cross-functional team collaboration
- Perform other administrative duties and special assignments as needed
- Assist with office technology support
- Assist employees with basic office technology and equipment needs
- Troubleshoot common workstation, printer, or Microsoft Teams issues, coordinate with IT support when necessary
- Learn and adapt to new software and systems quickly and serve as a resource for the team
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education is a plus
- 2+ years of administrative, office support, or office support experience preferred
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional and polished demeanor
- High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); comfort with technology and willingness to learn new software and systems
- Experience with event planning or coordination is a plus
What We're Looking For
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Hightly organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Takes initiative and works independently with minimal supervision
- Resourceful and enjoys solving problems
- Communicates professionally with employees, executives, vendors, and guests
- Learns new technology and systems quickly
- Takes ownership of their work and follows through to completion
- Maintains a positive attitude and strong customer-service mindset
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and continuously looks for ways to improve processes and support the team
Key Competencies
- Professionalism and integrity
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Initiative and accountability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to work independently while supporting the needs of the team
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer