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Hospice Administrative Assistant

JourneyCare Hospice
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Administrative Assistant position at JourneyCare Hospice?

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Administrative Assistant for our growing team! Immediate opening available, generous time off packages, 401K match and so much more!

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One to two years of office or customer service experience preferred.
  • Able to learn basic triage steps for identifying urgent calls.
  • Strong oral and written communication with exceptional customer service skills.
  • Ability to stay organized and manage shifting tasks.
  • Ability to work with confidential information.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel including entering data, sorting, filtering and creating simple spreadsheets.
  • Basic proficiency with Word, Outlook and other Microsoft Office programs.
  • Comfortable working with numbers and maintaining accurate tracking tools.
  • Assess work load and re-prioritize as needed, handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Works under pressure and deals with interruptions and other unexpected events and make necessary adjustments.
  • Interacts professionally with all levels of management and staff.
  • Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

TERRITORY: Chicago, IL (60605)

What We offer:

  • Great culture and team atmosphere
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
  • Generous time off accruals
  • Paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
  • Merit Increases
  • Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do:

  • Supports scheduling and basic calendar coordination as requested.
  • Assists with preparing materials for meetings, including simple reports and spreadsheets.
  • Supports general office organization and assists with visitors when appropriate.
  • Answers incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate team member.
  • Assists with patient or family phone calls by gathering basic information and routing to the correct staff for follow-up.
  • Uses sound judgment to identify calls that require urgent attention and escalates appropriately.
  • Maintains simple documentation of calls or requests based on established procedures.
  • Provides general office support such as copying, scanning, organizing documents, and maintaining files.
  • Enters data accurately into spreadsheets, updates logs, and pulls basic information for reports.
  • Helps track and organize department information such as staffing schedules, referral logs, or productivity sheets.
  • Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
  • Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department.
  • Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
  • Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

TEXT 10094 to 847-416-8078 to APPLY!

Salary: $20-$27 Hourly - Offer Based on Years of Experience

Salary : $20 - $27

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