Extra Help - Medical Office Assistant - Surgery
About The Position
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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The Extra Help Medical Office Assistant will provide administrative support to the Department of Surgery Research Director Institutional Review Board (IRBs). The Extra Help Medical Office Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of IRB Services and supporting the Director and Senior Staff members. They will also be responsible for receptionist duties for all staff, patients, and visitors. Under administrative direction, the Medical Office Assistant will also be responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of data.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide the Department of Surgery Research Director Institutional Review Board 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 in IRB submissions for research approval.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
