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Administrative Coordinator - Radiology Full time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about administrative support work you have done.

What they are checking: The posting names higher-level administrative support to directors.

Tell me about a special project you ran from start to finish.

What they are checking: The posting names serving as project manager for a variety of special projects.

Full time days in Chicago. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours, the shift and the site.

What would you do

How do you know when to act on your own and when to check first?

What they are checking: The posting names implementing changes independently and making recommendations outside that scope.

How do you manage competing requests from more than one director?

What they are checking: The posting names supporting various directors.

How do you handle confidential information?

What they are checking: Administrative coordinators see personnel and financial material routinely.

About the work

How do you analyze how something currently works and decide what to change?

What they are checking: The posting names creating and revising systems by analyzing operating practices and record-keeping.

Tell me about a study or analysis you did that led to a recommendation.

What they are checking: The posting names conducting special studies and analyses to resolve problems.

What do you know about how a radiology department runs?

What they are checking: Supporting radiology means understanding a schedule and a workflow that moves constantly.

How do you keep records and supplies organized across a department?

What they are checking: The posting names forms control, supplies inventory and record-keeping systems.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Administrative Coordinator position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for higher-level administrative support to various directors within the organization and must use independent judgment and authority to execute projects and maintain workflow. The incumbent will work as part of team and demonstrate superior organization skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail proficient Microsoft application skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and be highly flexible and adaptable. RESPONSIBILITIES • Independently performs high level technical and administrative work supporting the division or unit. • Serves as a project manager for a variety of special projects; conducts special studies and analyses and makes recommendations to resolve organizational, procedural and system problems. • Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms control, supplies inventory, and office layout. • Implements changes independently for areas of responsibility. For issues outside responsibility, makes recommendations and, following managerial review, implements changes. • Uses organizational software applications to research and prepare documents and presentations. Collects, analyzes, and manage data. • Manages calendar; sets meeting priorities; identifies objectives of meetings and identifies materials needed for meeting; exercises judgment to ensure appropriate parties attend meeting. • Screens incoming email, mail and telephone calls to assign priority, route as needed, identify additional resources needed to address and/or respond to the communication. • Independently plans and executes events, activities, and meetings. • Assists with creation, preparation, and distribution of materials to be presented to all levels of organizational staff. • Reads, researches, and routes correspondence while maintaining security and confidentiality of highly sensitive information. • Authors responses on behalf of director or department • Develops and maintains relationships with all internal and external customers including patients, providers, staff and vendors. • Records meeting discussions by attending meetings and recording key discussions and conclusions. • May perform other duties as assigned. Required : • Associates Degree or equivalent relevant (administrative) experience • 3-5 years’ experience in a business office with a strong emphasis on database management and customer service. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel. • Ability to organize and think independently. • Excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred : • Bachelor of Arts degree or business equivalent. • 5 years business experience. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.