Project Assistant IV

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Project Assistant IV provides highly complex clerical support for the academic, clinical and administrative operations and services of the Section of General Surgery. May serve as the subject matter expert for other clerical staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of office experience required.
• Hospital or academic medicine experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.
• Patient scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support for faculty, which includes but is not limited to, calendar management; screening patient calls and requests; preparing and updating patient files in EPIC; scheduling in EPIC, processing and disseminating referring physician letters; coordinating compliance, professional practice evaluations, and credentialing efforts; processing orders on the BuySite purchase order system; processing financial transactions in the GEMS reimbursement system, ePayment system, and ACCTS cost transfer system; conducting insurance pre-certifications; and organizing communications with patients.
• Provides prompt and efficient resolution to highly complex clerical problems and offers guidance on problem resolution to other clerical support staff.
• Provides basic educational information to patients and their families about procedures and surgeries.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases, and may provide lead support with data entry and data projects.
• Adapt workflows to accommodate needs, priorities, and fluctuation of patient volumes according to faculty and leadership expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees