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Department Support Assistant

Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, California
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The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $32.68 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-454620 Employment Type Full Time Department Community and School Health Initiative Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm Remote No Category Administrative and Clerical

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Department Support Assistant, you will provide essential general office and clerical support within a specific location.

Every day you will perform clerical tasks, utilizing basic office equipment and computer terminals, while adhering to established procedures that primarily impact your immediate unit.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong ability to learn on the job, efficiently execute secretarial duties, and adhere to guidelines under direct supervision, contributing to departmental efficiency.

  • Build and maintain partnerships with local schools, organizations and other relevant entities to foster collaboration and extend outreach for the assigned program.
  • Interact with diverse members of the community to help achieve program goals and objectives.
  • Conduct activities to promote in-person or virtual outreach, public awareness and/or recruitment at community sites (ex. schools, faith-based organizations and other community-based organizations).
  • Identify and secure sites for presentations (in-person or virtually), outreach events and/or distribution of educational materials.
  • Assist the Program Coordinator in developing an outreach calendar, as needed.
  • Create program promotional or educational materials as appropriate for the program (ex. newsletters, brochures, flyers, handouts).

Job Requirements
  • High School Graduate, General Studies, and one year of experience in healthcare or a community-based organization, upon hire.
  • High School GED General Studies and one year of experience in healthcare or a community-based organization, upon hire.
  • Fire Safety, within 90 Days


Preferred

  • Bachelors Of Arts Health Education or related field, and Experience working with community outreach or public health, upon hire or
  • Bachelors Of Science Health Education or related field, and Experience working with community outreach or public health, upon hire
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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