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Front desk & admin

Department Secretary (Podiatry)

Gundersen Health System logoGundersen Health System$16.86/hrLa Crosse, WIPart timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $16.86 an hour. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $25.16 an hour, the middle half $19.87–$26, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical administrative assistants employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $23.26 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

We are seeking an organized and customer-focused Department Secretary to support our Podiatry team in La Crosse, WI. In this role, you will provide administrative, clerical, and operational support to providers and department staff while serving as an important liaison between patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy helping others through exceptional customer service and organization.

What You Will Get

  • Starting wage of $16.86/hour + more for experience!
  • Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
  • Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

What's Available

  • 0.8 FTE (32 hours weekly)
  • Monday-Friday, between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Department: Podiatry
  • Location: La Crosse, WI

What You Will Do

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to providers, leaders, and department staff on daily needs and projects
  • Coordinate schedules, meetings, department communications, and office operations.
  • Maintain department records, databases, reports, and other essential documentation while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

What You Need:

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Recent graduate of a clerical/secretarial training program OR two years of applicable administrative experience
  • Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and accurately
  • Proficiency with computer systems and office applications

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

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