Department Assistant - Telehealth - Per Diem

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Help create a brighter, stronger future for the children we serve at Shriners Children’s Southern California (SCSC). We are a family-centered, pediatric subspecialty Ambulatory Surgical Center located in Pasadena, providing complex care for children with orthopedic conditions.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  We have an opportunity for a Department Assistant to join our team.

This position is per diem, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $25.50 - $36.00/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity. 

Responsibilities

The Department Administrative Assistant supports the team through performing clerical functions such as notifying manager to order supplies and support the department.  Specific tasks include answering the department phone, managing scheduled order report, managing technologist worklist and scheduling radiology appointments, entering request orders and importing images into PACS system, handling patient request order and importing images into the PACS system, handling patient request copies, and managing department flow for patients.

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma required 

Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills and Experience

3-5 years administrative experience