at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra Help - Medical Office Assistant - Surgery
Extra Help - Medical Office Assistant - Surgery
This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.
Hiring Department: Surgery
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024476
Posting Close Date: 07/22/24
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Extra Help Medical Office Assistant is responsible for receptionist duties for all staff, patients and visitors in the Department of Surgery. This is an extra help vacancy that will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Administrative Operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide support on various administrative/organizational matters.
Answers, screens and routes telephone inquiries to appropriate party.
Assist in special projects and essential programs, including complex scheduling for meetings/events.
Performs data entry, assuring accuracy of data entered.
Coordinate administrator's schedule; invites and notifies participants.
Opens and distributes mail; transmits correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax
Operates office equipment such as copiers, voice mail messaging systems, and uses word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records. Orders and maintains clerical supplies.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
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