Current Opportunities
Executive Assistant (Naperville or Springfield with work from home options)
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) seeks an Executive Assistant responsible for supporting the IHA and the Health Policy and Finance Department. The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic, have a passion for serving others, and enjoys technology.
The role is responsible for providing a broad range of administrative assistance to a diverse team of health policy and finance professionals in two IHA offices. Duties include the compilation, editing, and distribution of a vast array of documents including reports, PowerPoint presentations, and surveys. Leads the scheduling and logistics for hospital member constituency meetings, internal staff meetings, as well as other member and stakeholder meetings.
At least five years of administrative work experience required. Prior experience with associations and/or healthcare background preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills required, primarily Word and PowerPoint. Must be a technology enthusiast with an innate ability to independently learn and leverage technology. Must possess meeting planning, project management, and communication skills, as well as an ability to manage a variety of documents including organizing, proofreading, and formatting to ensure a professional image. Ability to multi-task, work within strict deadlines, and anticipate and balance competing demands. Weekly presence in an IHA office is required.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 9/20/23
Claims Examiner (Naperville with remote work from home options)
Are you seeking your career match in the Workers’ Compensation arena where your contributions are appreciated and recognized? The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Claims Examiner responsible for the administration of medical-only workers' compensation claims including but not limited to conducting a thorough investigation, managing medical care, and working towards final claims closure.
Bachelor’s degree and/or prior experience working in a high volume process environment, processing claims, or previous workers’ compensation or equivalent experience, required. Ability to independently multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment in the management of claims. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to work well with others and be a positive team player. Critical thinking skills that can transfer to the ability to interpret workers’ compensation medical records and State Workers’ Compensation Acts. Adaptability to meet ever-changing needs of clients as well as an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office. Occasional overnight travel. Weekly presence in an IHA office is required.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 9/15/23
Pharmacist-Emergency/ICU RN – Specialist in Poison Information (Chicago)
Are you a pharmacist or ED/ICU nurse looking for an exciting career? If so, we want to hear from you! Illinois Health and Hospital Association is seeking a Specialist in Poison Information for its Illinois Poison Center (IPC) program. Since 1953, the IPC has been saving lives and improving care for Illinoisans by working to reduce the incidence and injury of poisoning throughout the state.
At the IPC, no day is alike. One morning, you may help panicky parents whose child has eaten something they shouldn’t. In the afternoon, you might advise a clinician from an Illinois Hospital who is caring for a poisoned patient. You’ll also further the state’s public health efforts by helping to track a variety of outbreaks and poisoning cases.
The IPC team shares a passion for healthcare and a love of learning. You will be trained to help Illinoisans and Healthcare Providers regarding potentially harmful substances like medications, chemicals, plants, and mushrooms, and you’ll learn what to do for someone suffering from poisonous bug bites, stings and more. By working side-by-side with toxicology specialists who have decades of experience in the field, you’re guaranteed to learn something new every day.
Aside from the satisfaction of improving the lives and health of residents across the state, the IPC offers a generous compensation package that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and more.
Please see below for the position’s educational requirements and more details about the role.
The Illinois Poison Center (IPC) of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Specialist in Poison Information to work for the longest established and largest poison center in the U.S. This individual answers and triages emergency poison exposure calls and information requests from the general public and health care providers. Accountable for efficient, timely and accurate responses and documentation and follow-up to incoming poison information/exposure calls. Receives in-house training in the field of clinical toxicology and preparation for the national poison specialist certification exam. Participates in IPC’s robust professional education program, which precepts pharmacy and medical students and residents.
Doctorate in Pharmacy or medicine licensed in the state of Illinois; Masters level Physician Assistant; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Pharmacy licensed in the state of Illinois with three or more years of critical care or emergency department experience. Exemplary clinical pharmacology and calculations skills required. Exemplary organizational, communication, and conflict management skills in a fast-paced environment. Maturity, tactfulness and sensitivity to confidential situations. Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, database management programs, and the internet. Incumbent must sit for the AAPCC Certified Specialist in Poison Information Exam during the first qualifying exam cycle, and pass the exam within 2 attempts. Once certified, Specialists can work from home up to 50% of their hours. Performance of job responsibilities may exceed regular work hours including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours, and may require last minute schedule changes or frequent schedule alterations.
We offer an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 7/11/23
IHA Equal Employment Policy
Each person is evaluated on the basis of individual skill and merit without regard to:
- Race, color, creed or ancestry;
- Religion;
- Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions;
- Sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status;
- Age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record;
- Genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status;
- A disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran; or
- Any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
This policy governs all aspects of employment at IHA, including, but not limited to: recruitment, advertising, selection, hiring, training, promotion, upgrade, demotion, transfer, layoff, discharge, return from layoff, leaves of absence, performance evaluation, rate of pay, other compensation and fringe benefits and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
IHA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
IHA Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Working collaboratively is how we do our work. Therefore, fostering openness and inclusiveness in the workplace is not only the right thing to do, it’s a strategic imperative.
Our work spans a diverse membership, stakeholders, and groups of employees. Together, we represent a wide variety of unique individuals working across varied disciplines and locations.
We believe that promoting a diverse, inclusive working environment enhances productivity, creates personal and professional opportunities, and unleashes each individual’s full potential and fuels innovation.
We weave inclusiveness and personal empowerment into the very fabric of our organizational culture.