Student Assistant

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The student assistant is a temporary student position. Qualified candidates are often enrolled or anticipating enrollment in the School of Allied Medical Professions in either the physical or occupational therapy curriculums. The student assistant can help the office staff coordinator in their duties and assist the therapist when needed. This position also serves as the patient greeter and answers the phones at the home site. Other duties include scheduling new patients at the site where assigned, and providing other office duties as needed. The student assistant assists in duties relating to the routine operation of the rehabilitation department, including departmental cleanliness, maintenance, clerical and non-patient care tasks. This position may also provide cross coverage of the Rehabilitation Division’s other locations/sites. This position reports to the Director of MSK Rehab or designee and operates under the supervision of the therapist or staff member assigned each day. The physical therapist embraces the OSUMC values of Excellence, Collaborating as One University, Integrity and Personal Accountability, Openness and Trust, Diversity in People and Ideas, Change and Innovation, Simplicity in Our Work, Empathy and Compassion, and Leadership.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Computer skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Currently actively enrolled in a pre- Allied Medical field (PT/OT/SLP)
• Previous reception or customer service experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Help the office staff coordinator in their duties
• Assist the therapist when needed
• Serve as the patient greeter
• Answer the phones at the home site
• Schedule new patients at the site where assigned
• Provide other office duties as needed
• Assist in duties relating to the routine operation of the rehabilitation department, including departmental cleanliness, maintenance, clerical and non-patient care tasks
• Provide cross coverage of the Rehabilitation Division’s other locations/sites

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED